Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia Telluride. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Front Seat Back Frames May Fail
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
- Consequence
- A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.
Incorrect Spare Tire/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Door Belt Molding Trim Can Detach While Driving
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
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Owner complaints (116)
116 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 116 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 37.1% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 19% |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 13.8% |
| Power train | 8 | 6.9% |
| Seats | 8 | 6.9% |
| Steering | 8 | 6.9% |
| Structure | 6 | 5.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 5.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 4.3% |
How 2025 compares with other Telluride years
Best and worst Telluride years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 768 | 7 |
| 2021 | 365 | 5 |
| 2022 | 324 | 7 |
| 2023 | 207 | 6 |
| 2024 | 219 | 5 |
| 2025 | 116 | 3 |
| 2027 | 24 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Kia Telluride suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 398 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 398 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 442 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2025 Telluride for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2025 Kia Telluride FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Telluride have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V105000 (seat), 25V745000 (tire), 25V494000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Kia Telluride problems?
Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (43), Electrical system (22), Unknown or other (22) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Kia Telluride get?
EPA rates the 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2025 Kia Telluride get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 Kia Telluride suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.5% rollover risk).
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.