2020 Kia Telluride vs 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Kia Telluride | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 758 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 519 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,263 mi | 34,799 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Telluride | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 183 | 8 |
| Engine | 142 | 25 |
| Visibility/wiper | 135 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 34 |
| Power Train | 70 | 5 |
| Structure | 54 | 16 |
| Suspension | 31 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 65 | 7 |
| Stalling | 47 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 36 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 28 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
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.