2024 Acura MDX vs 2024 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 | 2024 Acura MDX | 2024 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 39 | 215 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 58 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 9,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 47 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 28 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 29 |
| Structure | 2 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 10 |
| Engine | 5 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 16 |
| Power Train | 2 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2024 Acura MDX
2024 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.