HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride
Hyundai Palisade
2020–2026 · suv
Kia Telluride
2020–2026 · suv
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Every metric is normalized per model year so a long-running nameplate isn't unfairly penalized against a newer rival. The greener cell wins each row.
| Metric | Palisade | Telluride |
|---|---|---|
Defect & Recall Risk Higher is better | 67/100 | 71/100✓ |
Best Year Buyer Score Higher is better | 79/100 (2022) | 82/100 (2020) |
Recalls per Year Lower is better | 1.7✓ | 2.1 |
Complaints per Year Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
Injuries + Deaths / Year Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Categories won | 1 | 1 |
Best Year to Buy — Each Model
Most-Reported Problems
No complaint data on record.
No complaint data on record.
Complaint counts across all model years, from NHTSA owner filings. Frequency indicates how often an area is reported, not severity.
The Bottom Line
The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are remarkably evenly matched — splitting the 5 categories 1–1. Your decision should come down to price, body style, and the specific VIN's history rather than the model's overall track record.
This compares models. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.