Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 27 | — | 2 | Seat Belt | Too new |
| 2025 | 122 | −43% | 3 | Engine | Good |
| 2024 | 222 | 1.2× | 5 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 209 | −21% | 6 | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 327 | typical | 7 | Window & Wiper | Average |
| 2021 | 373 | — | 5 | Window & Wiper | Limited data |
| 2020 | 776 | — | 7 | Headlight | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Telluride year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Kia Telluride problems
Latest Kia Telluride recalls
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge.
Seat belts › Front
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC372.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
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.
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.
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
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).
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Kia Telluride should you avoid?
None of the Kia Telluride years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Kia Telluride?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other Telluride years at the same age, followed by 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Kia Telluride problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (424), engine & cooling (355) and electrical system (297). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Kia Telluride had?
19 recalls across 2020–2027. The model year with the most is 2020. See all Kia Telluride recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.