2021 Ford Escape vs 2021 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 | 2021 Ford Escape | 2021 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 343 | 362 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 203 | 95 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 39,000 mi | 3,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 92 | 33 |
| Engine | 43 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 41 |
| Power Train | 43 | 27 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 63 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 44 | 0 |
| Visibility | 15 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 10 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 19 |
2021 Ford Escape
2021 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.