2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Kia Telluride
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Pilot | 2020 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 485 | 758 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 145 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,000 mi | 7,263 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 210 | 58 |
| Engine | 101 | 142 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 183 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 135 |
| Power Train | 35 | 70 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 83 | 9 |
| Structure | 7 | 54 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 47 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 14 |
2020 Honda Pilot
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.