2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Kia Telluride
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 345 | 758 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 234 | 145 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,300 mi | 7,263 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 83 | 135 |
| Engine | 53 | 142 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 183 |
| Power Train | 22 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 58 |
| Structure | 26 | 54 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 17 |
| Suspension | 6 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 38 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 30 | 36 |
| Stalling | 8 | 47 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 65 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 36 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
2020 Acura RDX
2020 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.