2024 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
- 216
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 216 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
22% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/sending unit and speedometer/odometer.
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Driving and brakes malfunctioned and would not stop causing an accident into a tree
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Also filed under Structure and service brakes
The front passenger seat of my 2024 Kia Telluride began emitting smoke while I was driving it. It quickly incapsulated the entire interior of my vehicle in thick smoke. The fire department had to be called to extinguish the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-09
Forward collision avoidance
18% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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Component Malfunction & Availability The component that failed is the center infotainment and entertainment touchscreen display system on a 2024 Kia Telluride.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12
Also filed under Back over prevention
Visibility/wiper
13% · 29 reportsShow complaint excerpts
4 days after I bought the car brand new on an off ramp going about 30mph a car sent a pebble into my windshield. It made a chip and then a crack about 12â long. Called Kia dealership and they said they wonât repair because rock hit windshield.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-02
While driving under normal conditions and with significant distance from another vehicle in front of me, a small rock/pebble hit the windshield of my vehicle, which caused a rock chip.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-31
Structure
12% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he observed a metal trim on the driver's window detached partially.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-13
Vehicle speed control
7% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-04-05Engine and engine cooling24V077000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.
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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
2024 Kia Telluride — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 29 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V430000 · Seats
- Recall 24V077000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 24V214000 · Power train
- Recall 24V407000 · Seats
- Recall 25V494000 · Structure
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- Is the 2024 Kia Telluride reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Kia Telluride is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Telluride?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?
- 5 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.