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2025 Kia Telluride recalls and problems

3 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Telluride.

3
recalls
122
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Kia Telluride recalls

Seats: front assembly, recliner

NHTSA campaign 26V105000 · reported February 23, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · 85,515 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA campaign 25V745000 · reported October 30, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 45 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Structure: exterior trim

NHTSA campaign 25V494000 · reported July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 201,149 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 19, 2026 · Engine

The car shuts down and displays the same message a lot of the other complaints are saying. Engine shut off, please put in P or N and restart engine. It shuts down while driving! I have 2 kids under […] and I bought this for safety. It seems Kia is aware of this issue and none of the dealerships across the U.S. have a…

Oct 18, 2026 · Engine

Engine shut off while idling. Had to shift into Park and restart engine.

Oct 15, 2026 · Visibility/wiper

The sunroof on my 2025 telluride spontaneously exploded this morning. It sounded like a gunshot went off. No other vehicles were around and wasn’t near anything that could fall on the vehicle

Oct 11, 2026 · Visibility/wiper

I have a 2025 Kia Telluride, purchased in Jan 2025. Almost right away, I started having issues with my windshield wipers where they wouldn't work when the lever was pushed - in any setting (High, low, intermittent, etc.). The rear wipers have always worked. After several visits and holding onto my car for several…

Oct 9, 2026 · Engine

2025 Kia Telluride engine shut down on highway in construction zone with no shoulder. Engine shut off, alarms sounded and it displayed to put the vehicle in park or neutral and restart. I had to coast to an exit ramp. Vehicle did restart and seems to be intermittent.

Telluride model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 7327104
2023 620962
2024 522362
2025 312232
2027 22710

Across all years, the 2020 Telluride has the most complaints (777). All Kia Telluride years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Kia Telluride, the most recent reported on February 23, 2026 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (47 complaints), followed by electrical system (22).
How many 2025 Kia Telluride complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 122 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 19, 2026.