NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia Telluride

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

2,030

Active records

Recalls

17

Active records

TSBs

191

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

42

Crashes

40

Fires

23

Top reported issues — Kia Telluride

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Condition issue

1,032

Operating state

432

Reporting mechanism

239

Fluid issue

227

Lighting behavior

223

Engine behavior

177

Driver assistance issue

176

Access/entry issue

165

Performance issue

134

Noise

131

Braking behavior

113

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

92

Infotainment behavior

85

Vibration/harshness

83

Safety restraint issue

58

Thermal issue

58

Powering on/off behavior

55

Electrical issue

47

Safety restraint behavior

40

Steering behavior

40

Recent change

38

Ride/handling behavior

34

Starting behavior

22

HVAC behavior

21

Smell

18

Wiper/washer behavior

17

Communication/network issue

2

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Vehicle: 2024 Kia Telluride Current Mileage: Approximately 72,000 miles Dealership: Colonial Kia, Chester, Virginia Recall: Kia SC347 / SC347A — Exterior Door Belt Molding NHTSA Recall Number: 25V494000 Description of Safety Problem I purchased my used 2024 Kia Telluride from Colonial Kia in Chester, Virginia, in June 2025. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced repeated failures of the exterior door window molding. On two separate occasions, pieces of molding completely detached…

2021 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


On Friday, October 16, 2026, while traveling approximately 70 mph on I-94 in Wisconsin, the smaller, operable sunroof above the front seats of our 2021 Kia Telluride suddenly exploded without warning. The sunroof was completely closed and flush with the roof, not tilted or vented. The sunshade was open, and the outside temperature was approximately 50–55 degrees. We heard an extremely loud bang resembling a gunshot. There was no apparent impact, no vehicles close enough ahead of us to have…

2023 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The vehicle electrical system could be a fire hazard since the vehicle electrical system is incurring parasitic draw down of the battery. Believe there is a class action lawsuit filed relating to the problem. It is well known issue wit KIA Corp while the dealerships play dumb. Thank you.

2021 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


Alternator died and had to get replaced at 80,000 miles. Car died while driving on the highway. Had to pull over and get the car towed. Had to get the alternator replaced and paid out of pocket.

2020 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2020 Kia Telluride SX with approximately 129,000 miles. The vehicle began experiencing delayed starting followed by a very strong gasoline odor. I also heard a hissing sound that continued after the engine was turned off. Due to safety concerns, I had the vehicle towed to a repair facility rather than continuing to drive it. The repair shop subsequently confirmed a significant fuel leak with gasoline spraying and pooling underneath the…

2025 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The car shuts down and displays the same message a lot of the other complaints are saying. Engine shut off, please put in P or N and restart engine. It shuts down while driving! I have 2 kids under [XXX] and I bought this for safety. It seems Kia is aware of this issue and none of the dealerships across the U.S. have a fix for it yet. And they keep sending the vehicles back out on the roads since they can’t fix it! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…

2025 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 18, 2026


Engine shut off while idling. Had to shift into Park and restart engine.

2020 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 17, 2026


1. Incident & Vehicle Identification •Vehicle: 2020 Kia Telluride •Owner Name: [XXX] •Contact Phone: [XXX] •Kia Customer Care Case Number: XXX •NHTSA Safety Recall Number: 26V430 2. Description of Safety Hazard & Manufacturer Reimbursement Refusal Plaintext COMPLAINT REGARDING MANUFACTURER NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 49 CFR § 573.13 (REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRE-NOTIFICATION REMEDIES) STATEMENT OF FACT & CHRONOLOGY: 1. In XXX, my 2020 Kia Telluride experienced a dangerous, uncommanded driver's power seat…

2023 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 17, 2026


1 injured
Crash

I was involved in a rear end collision, with the SUV behind me going 65mph and my vehicle only at approx. 20mph. I was then pushed into the car, which I struck in front of me. My airbags did not deploy and though I was wearing my seat belt I was still propelled upward cutting my eye on the visor and bruising on my chin and lower lip from the steering wheel. I am concerned as to why the air bags did not deploy or the seatbelt lock. The damage was significant and my vehicle including the one that…

2020 KIA TELLURIDE

Filed Oct 16, 2026


hi- I bought a used Kia Telluride (2020) and after 2 months it stalled out and after 2 different mechanics and a Kia dealership telling me it was fixed- it was not. The car basically had no oil left with zero light or warning. after doing some research, there are tons of people complaining of the same issue. the engine is essentially ruined and needs to be replaced and Kia is not addressing this as an issue. my care has stalled out 3 times with my children in it at dangerous intersections. Kia…

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.