Kia Telluride recalls and problems
19 recalls and 2,094 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
19
Complaints
2,094
Crashes reported
41
Fires reported
24
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Kia Telluride by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Telluride | 3 | 127 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Telluride | 5 | 229 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Telluride | 6 | 215 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 Telluride | 7 | 334 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 Telluride | 5 | 378 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 Telluride | 7 | 783 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
Most reported Kia Telluride problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 489 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 355 | |
| Engine | 346 | |
| Electrical System | 317 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 205 | |
| Power Train | 181 | |
| Structure | 160 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 106 | |
| Visibility | 79 | |
| Seats | 58 |
All Kia Telluride recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-430 | Jul 2, 2026 | 2020–2024 | Park outsideSeats | Kia America, Inc. |
| 26V-356 | Jun 2, 2026 | 2027 | Seat Belts | Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. |
| 26V-135 | Mar 6, 2026 | 2027 | Seat Belts | Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. |
| 26V-105 | Feb 23, 2026 | 2025 | Seats | Kia America, Inc. |
| 25V-745 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2025 | Tires | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. |
| 25V-494 | Jul 28, 2025 | 2023–2025 | Structure | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V-407 | Jun 5, 2024 | 2020–2024 | Park outsideSeats | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V-214 | Mar 20, 2024 | 2020–2024 | Power Train | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V-148 | Feb 26, 2024 | 2020 | Exterior Lighting | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V-077 | Feb 7, 2024 | 2024 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V-298 | Apr 26, 2023 | 2023 | Electrical System | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V-035 | Jan 29, 2023 | 2023 | Air Bags | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V-626 | Aug 15, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Park outsideTrailer Hitches | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V-509 | Jul 19, 2022 | 2022 | Tires | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. |
| 22V-344 | May 17, 2022 | 2022 | Electrical System | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. |
| 21V-577 | Jul 28, 2021 | 2022 | Electrical System | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. |
| 21V-164 | Mar 11, 2021 | 2021 | Air Bags | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. |
| 20V-436 | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). |
| 19V-594 | Aug 13, 2019 | 2020 | Seat Belts | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kia Telluride?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Kia Telluride has the most reports (783). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kia Telluride have?
NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Kia Telluride model years 2020–2025, 2027.
What are the most common Kia Telluride problems?
Owners report unknown or other, visibility/wiper, engine problems most often.