2022 Buick Encore GX vs 2022 Kia Telluride
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 | 2022 Buick Encore GX | 2022 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 597 | 89 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 34,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Encore GX | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 66 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 72 |
| Power Train | 12 | 23 |
| Engine | 4 | 28 |
| Visibility | 0 | 21 |
| Structure | 0 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 14 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2022 Buick Encore GX
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.