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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 733 |
| 2021 | 329 |
| 2022 | 308 |
| 2023 | 192 |
| 2024 | 201 |
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2027 | 10 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
20% of complaints: electrical system — 40 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20250409
14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 29 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20230802
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, 20230731
9% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH7% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 24V077000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
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
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2024 Kia Telluride — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (40 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V430000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V077000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V214000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V407000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V494000 (structure) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.