2020 Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson | 2020 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 758 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 145 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 11,332 mi | 7,263 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 71 | 142 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 183 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 135 |
| Power Train | 9 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 58 |
| Structure | 3 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 13 |
| Suspension | 2 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 22 | 65 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 36 |
| Stalling | 12 | 47 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 36 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 28 |
2020 Hyundai Tucson
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.