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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2020 Kia Telluride

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2020 Kia Telluride

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Telluride needs more recall homework, Telluride has more complaint activity and Telluride has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2021 Kia Telluride 2020 Kia Telluride Difference
Total recalls 4 6 Telluride has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 315 709 Telluride has 394 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 7 / 4 / 6 / 0 8 / 7 / 7 / 1 Telluride has 6 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 1 Telluride has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 91 142 Telluride has 51 more communications
Recall completion reports 34 48 Telluride has 14 more reports
Warranty programs 12 12 Similar
Service campaigns 5 5 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jun 5, 2024 Jun 5, 2024 Similar
Latest complaint May 25, 2026 May 26, 2026 Telluride has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Engine
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $2,850 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2021 Kia Telluride

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2020 Kia Telluride

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had exterior lighting and visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2021 Kia Telluride

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2020 Kia Telluride

  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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