2023 Kia Telluride
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 207
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 207 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 769 |
| 2021 | 367 |
| 2022 | 324 |
| 2023 | 207 |
| 2024 | 216 |
| 2025 | 114 |
| 2027 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
25% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
Placed the car in park then it started rolling backwards and crashed
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-30
Also filed under Power train
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. Additionally, the parking brake inadvertently engaged while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-09
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
The KIA Telluride Tow Hitch Harness Module has been responsible for getting humidity and dirt inside and starting a fires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-16
Visibility/wiper
14% · 29 reportsPower train
12% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
A P0741 warning light comes on and off leading driver to believe the problem is intermittent when in fact it is a torque converter failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05
Engine
11% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On June 15, 2026, my check engine light came on. On June 17, 2026, I took it to Auto Zone, they checked the code for the check engine light, and it indicated P0016 and P0017âcrankshaft issues.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
While driving my car randomly displays a warning that I need to shift to park or neutral immediately and turn off my engine. Sometimes my car will work afterwards, other times it will not and Iâm stuck for 5-7 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-08
Forward collision avoidance
8% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-02-28Air bags23V035000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
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2023-05-26Electrical system23V298000 Kia America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
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2024-05-15Power train24V214000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed.
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2024-07-30Seats24V407000 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, 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 a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge.
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2025-11-19Structure25V494000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
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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Date not on fileSeats26V430000 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Kia Telluride — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 51 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V430000 · Seats
- Recall 23V035000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V298000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V214000 · Power train
- Recall 24V407000 · Seats
- Recall 25V494000 · Structure
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- Is the 2023 Kia Telluride reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Kia Telluride is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Telluride?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Telluride have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.