Kia Telluride recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 19 recalls and 2,058 owner complaints for the Kia Telluride (model years 2020–2025, 2027). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (350 complaints), followed by engine (338 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 122 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 223 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 209 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 327 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 373 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 777 | 8 | 9 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2020 (777), 2021 (373) and 2022 (327). Among model years at least two years old, the 2023 has the fewest complaints on file (209).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Telluride model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 350 | 7 of 7 | |
| Engine | 338 | 7 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 298 | 7 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 195 | 2 of 7 | |
| Power train | 177 | 7 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 19 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V430000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2020–2024 | 462,869 |
| 26V356000 | Jun 2, 2026 | Seat belts: front | 2027 | 6,264 |
| 26V135000 | Mar 6, 2026 | Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage | 2027 | 14,870 |
| 26V105000 | Feb 23, 2026 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2025 | 85,515 |
| 25V745000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire | 2025 | 45 |
| 25V494000 | Jul 28, 2025 | Structure: exterior trim | 2023–2025 | 201,149 |
| 24V407000 | Jun 5, 2024 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2020–2024 | 462,869 |
| 24V214000 | Mar 20, 2024 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2020–2024 | 427,407 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 41 complaints and a fire in 23 complaints; 43 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.