2020 Kia Telluride vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
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 Kia Telluride | 2020 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 758 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 186 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,263 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Telluride | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 70 | 125 |
| Exterior Lighting | 183 | 0 |
| Engine | 142 | 16 |
| Visibility/wiper | 135 | 3 |
| Structure | 54 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 37 |
| Suspension | 31 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 65 | 0 |
| Stalling | 47 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 36 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 28 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 6 |
2020 Kia Telluride
2020 Toyota Highlander
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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.