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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

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

2022 Kia Telluride

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 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 2022 Kia Telluride 2021 Kia Telluride Difference
Total recalls 6 4 Telluride has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 299 315 Telluride has 16 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 10 / 4 / 7 / 0 7 / 4 / 6 / 0 Telluride has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 85 91 Telluride has 6 more communications
Recall completion reports 50 34 Telluride has 16 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 27, 2026 May 25, 2026 Telluride has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Engine
 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

2022 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 visibility wiper and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2022 Kia Telluride

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

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

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.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show