2021 Kia Telluride vs 2021 Mazda CX-5
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 | 2021 Kia Telluride | 2021 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 343 | 141 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 492 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 3,950 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Telluride | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 57 | 77 |
| Visibility/wiper | 62 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 12 |
| Power Train | 25 | 16 |
| Structure | 31 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 11 |
| Visibility | 23 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 18 | 28 |
| Stalling | 15 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2021 Kia Telluride
2021 Mazda CX-5
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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.