2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 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 | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2023 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 207 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 70 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 325 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 49 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 29 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 14 |
| Engine | 21 | 23 |
| Lane Departure | 30 | 9 |
| Power Train | 14 | 24 |
| Structure | 22 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Honda CR-V
2023 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.