2025 Kia Telluride

▲ Better than typical

2025 Kia Telluride
RENDERED 2026-09-16T21:38:34.890Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2025: 110 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2020	755
2021	359
2022	320
2023	206
2024	213
2025	110
2027	21

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE 36%

36% of complaints: engine — 40 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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On four different occasions the car starts flashing red saying to immediately put in park. We lose all control of the car, have to slowly coast to the side of the highway and turn the car off.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260730

About 3 months after I bought a brand new 2025 Telluride the vehicle started to randomly accelerate rapidly without increasing the gas while driving and stall when idling at lights, stop signs, or slowing down and would not turn back on for several...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Twice I was making a right hand turn through a green light and an alarm sounded and the dash displayed an âEngine Offâ message. I was able to pull over and restart the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260711

All vehicle electronics shut down when ISG / ASG activates

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

VISIBILITY/WIPER 15%

15% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 16 distinct reports on file.

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The car randomly has inoperable wipers. Both in auto and non auto mode. Doesnât happen every time but it has happened to my family on rainy days. The back wipers work fine.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260719

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact rented a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that there was damage to the rear bumper upon retrieval.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251215

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 20251203 — tires

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 25V745000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260424 — seats

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 26V105000 — check if this car was fixed