2020 Kia Telluride vs 2020 Mazda CX-9
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Kia Telluride | 2020 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 744 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 326 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,025 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Telluride | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 182 | 0 |
| Engine | 136 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 135 | 1 |
| Power Train | 70 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 4 |
| Structure | 52 | 1 |
| Suspension | 31 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 61 | 0 |
| Stalling | 45 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
2020 Kia Telluride
2020 Mazda CX-9
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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.