2023 Kia Sportage vs 2023 Kia Telluride
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Kia Sportage | 2023 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 191 | 206 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 70 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–43 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 49 |
| Engine | 37 | 23 |
| Power Train | 19 | 24 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
2023 Kia Sportage
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.