2023 Kia Telluride

▲ Better than typical

2023 Kia Telluride
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2023: 203 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2020	748
2021	353
2022	318
2023	203
2024	212
2025	102
2027	19

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE

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Placed the car in park then it started rolling backwards and crashed

NHTSA ODI report, 20240530

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20230509

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, 20221216

VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%

14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 28 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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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, 20260805

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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, 20260709

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, 20260708

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 8%

8% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230228 — air bags

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.

Campaign 23V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230526 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 23V298000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240515 — power train

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.

Campaign 24V214000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240730 — seats

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.

Campaign 24V407000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251119 — structure

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.

Campaign 25V494000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seats

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.

Campaign 26V430000 — check if this car was fixed