2020 Hyundai Kona Electric 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 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2020 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 758 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 145 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 120 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 7,263 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona Electric | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 183 |
| Engine | 1 | 142 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 135 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 58 |
| Power Train | 3 | 70 |
| Structure | 0 | 54 |
| Suspension | 0 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 65 |
| Stalling | 0 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 36 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric
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.