2025 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
30% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.
FIRE18% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.
FIRE16% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 13 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 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
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Kia Telluride — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V494000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V745000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V105000 (seats) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Kia Telluride reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Kia Telluride is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Telluride have?
3 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.