More recall homework
2025 Kia Telluridehas more recalls listed.
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
has more recalls listed.
has more complaint records.
Open investigation counts are similar.
Fuel-cost estimates are not listed for both vehicles.
Short answer: Telluride needs more recall homework, Telluride has more complaint activity and Telluride has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2026 Kia Telluride | 2025 Kia Telluride | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 0 | 3 | Telluride has 3 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 0 | 66 | Telluride has 66 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 | 3 / 1 / 3 / 0 | Telluride has 7 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 0 | 18 | Telluride has 18 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 0 | 4 | Telluride has 4 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 5 | Telluride has 5 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | None listed | Feb 23, 2026 | Telluride has a listed date |
| Latest complaint | None listed | May 30, 2026 | Telluride has a listed date |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Not listed | Gasoline | Different |
| Efficiency | Not listed | 20 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | Not listed | $3,000 | Fuel data incomplete |
| Safety-rating records | 0 | 2 | Different availability |