Kia Telluride complaints by model year
2,023 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 116 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 219 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | 207 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 | 324 | 10 | 4 | 7 |
| 2021 | 365 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 | 768 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2020–2027. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 145 | 102 | 80 | 60 | 62 | 22 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 136 | 64 | 73 | 29 | 29 | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 149 | 64 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 43 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 59 | 41 | 69 | 49 | 47 | 22 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 185 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 70 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Structure | 55 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 27 | 6 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Kia Telluride recalls (19)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Telluride model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V430000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors | 2020–2024 | — |
| 26V356000 | Jun 2, 2026 | Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209 | 2027 | — |
| 26V135000 | Mar 6, 2026 | Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch | 2027 | 51.7% |
| 26V105000 | Feb 23, 2026 | Front Seat Back Frames May Fail | 2025 | 38.2% |
| 25V745000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Incorrect Spare Tire/FMVSS 110 | 2025 | 82.2% |
| 25V494000 | Jul 28, 2025 | Door Belt Molding Trim Can Detach While Driving | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 58.1% |
| 24V407000 | Jun 5, 2024 | Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motor | 2020–2024 | 85.2% |
| 24V214000 | Mar 20, 2024 | Vehicle Roll Away from Disengaged Driveshaft | 2020–2024 | 86% |
| 24V148000 | Feb 26, 2024 | High Beam Headlights May Fail | 2020 | 65.8% |
| 24V077000 | Feb 7, 2024 | Engine Valve Springs May Break | 2024 | 97.4% |
| 23V298000 | Apr 26, 2023 | Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138 | 2023 | 91.9% |
| 23V035000 | Jan 29, 2023 | Second Row Side Air Bags May Not Deploy | 2023 | 95% |
| 22V626000 | Aug 15, 2022 | Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 81.9% |
| 22V509000 | Jul 19, 2022 | Incorrect Spare Tire Size/FMVSS 110 | 2022 | 87.5% |
| 22V344000 | May 17, 2022 | Blank Instrument Cluster Display Screen/FMVSS 101 | 2022 | 90.3% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Kia Telluride FAQ
How many recalls has the Kia Telluride had?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns that cover at least one Kia Telluride model year from 2020 to 2027. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Kia Telluride year has the most complaints?
Among the last 2 model years with settled counts, the 2020 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (768) and the 2021 the fewest (365). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Kia Telluride problems?
Across the 2020–2027 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, visibility/wiper, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Kia Telluride get?
EPA rates the 2027 Kia Telluride at 19 to 35 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.