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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2025 Hyundai Palisade

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2025 Hyundai Palisade

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Palisade has more complaint activity, Palisade has more severity reports and Palisade has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2025 Hyundai Palisade 2025 Kia Telluride Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 209 66 Palisade has 143 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 6 / 0 / 2 / 1 3 / 1 / 3 / 0 Palisade has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 26 18 Palisade has 8 more communications
Recall completion reports 4 4 Similar
Warranty programs 4 5 Telluride has 1 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 15 0 Palisade has 15 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 23, 2026 Feb 23, 2026 Telluride has newer activity
Latest complaint May 26, 2026 May 30, 2026 Telluride has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Service Brakes
  • Seat Belts
  • Air Bags Seat Belts
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Seats
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 20 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $3,000 Palisade about $150 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 Hyundai Palisade

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had service brakes and seat belts repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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

2025 Hyundai Palisade

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Seat Belts: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Air Bags Seat Belts: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion

2025 Kia Telluride

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

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show