2021 Kia Telluride vs 2021 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 | 2021 Kia Telluride | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 363 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 504 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 3,950 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Telluride | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 62 | 52 |
| Visibility/wiper | 64 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 25 |
| Structure | 33 | 11 |
| Power Train | 27 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 11 |
| Visibility | 23 | 1 |
| Suspension | 20 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 19 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2021 Kia Telluride
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
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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.