2022 Acura MDX vs 2022 Kia Telluride
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 | 2022 Acura MDX | 2022 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 149 | 322 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 251 | 89 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 34,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 69 |
| Power Train | 63 | 25 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 73 |
| Engine | 9 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 14 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 12 |
| Structure | 6 | 20 |
| Steering | 19 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
2022 Acura MDX
2022 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.