2024 Hyundai Kona vs 2024 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 | 2024 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 45 | 206 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 57 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 44 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 28 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 29 |
| Structure | 1 | 25 |
| Engine | 8 | 15 |
| Power Train | 3 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2024 Hyundai Kona
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.