2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Kia Telluride
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Kia Sorento | 2021 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 233 | 343 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 95 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–37 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 3,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 125 | 25 |
| Engine | 61 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 39 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 62 |
| Structure | 5 | 31 |
| Visibility | 8 | 23 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 34 | 12 |
| Stalling | 26 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2021 Kia Sorento
2021 Kia Telluride
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.