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2022 Kia Telluride reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Kia Telluride has 324 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 74 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Telluride years here — over the median of the other years, which is 63. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Power adjuster, Driveshaft, and Trailer hitch.

2020 Kia Telluride
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Complaints

324

Per year

74

Recalls

7

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (73 of 324), then Electrical system (69) and Engine (30). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Telluride has 365 complaints, 47 per year, and the 2023 has 207 complaints, 53 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Kia Telluride. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (7)

Recall seats, front assembly, power adjuster 2026-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 26V430000
Summary 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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Recall seats, front assembly, power adjuster 2024-06-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V407000
Summary 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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Recall Driveshaft 2024-03-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V214000
Summary 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. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
Recall trailer hitch 2022-08-15 · NHTSA campaign 22V626000
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
Recall tires, temporary spare tire 2022-07-19 · NHTSA campaign 22V509000
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2022-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 22V344000
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2021-07-28 · NHTSA campaign 21V577000
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.

Complaints by component (324 total)

Visibility and wipers
73
Electrical system
69
Engine
30
Powertrain
26
Visibility
21
Structure
20
Service brakes
14
Forward collision avoidance
12
Seats
10
Seat belts
8
Suspension
8
Air bags
6
Exterior lighting
6
Steering
6
Speed control
5
Lane departure
4
Back-over prevention
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Wheels
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Carry handle, shell, and base
1
Equipment
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Parking brake
1
Tires
1
Trailer hitch
1
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Crash-flagged

10

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

262021962022532023472024452025572026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The AWD coupler is shuttering and making the vehicle shake on turns . It is a common issue with KiA awd systems which is why I don’t understand why it’s not a recall! It puts people’s life’s at risk because upon…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-22
  • "I had my vehicle checked for oil consumption for it failed the test. After Kia approved an engine swap an engine light came up with faulty O2 sensor. Not just one but both O2 sensors. Replaced both sensors but the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-22
  • "Appears to be a parasitic drain on batteries. I just replace the 3rd battery yesterday. Kia does not address the underlying cause of battery drain."
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-16
  • "One year ago, my headlight warning came on while driving back to [XXX] from [XXX]. I pulled over and tried wiggling my connector to my light which stopped the waring. I thought maybe just the bad roads had caused the…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-14
  • "Sunroof / moonroof failing close. Driving on roads / high speeds exposed to the elements for a moonroof that will not close leaving me and my family in danger when its our only vehicle and means of transportation. Has…"
    Structure, Unknown or other, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-09-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Kia Telluride SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Kia Telluride SUV FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Telluride all-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Telluride front-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 26 23 MPG $2800

Specs and fitment

ON generation, 2020–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.8L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/60R18 to 245/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for the 2020 launch year concentrate on exterior lighting and visibility/wipers. Safety recall 19V-594 covers certain 2020 Tellurides whose front-passenger, second-row, or third-row seat belts may not tightly secure a child restraint (FMVSS 208); dealers inspect and replace incorrect assemblies. Safety recall 22V-626 covers certain 2020-2022 Tellurides with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow-hitch harness where debris and moisture on the module PCB can short and cause a fire; dealers install a fuse and harness extension and replace the assembly as needed, and owners should park outside until remedied. Safety recall 24V-214 covers certain 2020-2024 Tellurides whose intermediate shaft or right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, allowing rollaway in Park; dealers update electronic parking-brake software and replace damaged shafts, and owners should set the parking brake until repaired. Safety recall 24V-407 covers certain 2020-2024 Tellurides whose front power-seat motor can overheat from a stuck slide knob and cause a fire; dealers install a switch-cover bracket and replace the knobs. Safety recall 21V-164 covers certain 2021 Tellurides among other Kia models whose OCS/ODS may not detect a child restraint in the front passenger seat; dealers replace that unit.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia Telluride reliable?

The 2022 Kia Telluride has 324 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 74 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Telluride years here — over the median of the other years, which is 63. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Power adjuster, Driveshaft, and Trailer hitch.

What are common problems with a 2022 Kia Telluride?

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (73 of 324), then Electrical system (69) and Engine (30). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Kia Telluride more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Telluride has 365 complaints, 47 per year, and the 2023 has 207 complaints, 53 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Kia Telluride been recalled?

The 2022 Kia Telluride has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Kia Telluride?

Owners have filed 324 complaints about the 2022 Kia Telluride with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Kia Telluride get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Telluride is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Telluride take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

When did the Kia Telluride launch in the US?

The first US Telluride model year is 2020 (ON generation on this site).

What tire sizes does a Kia Telluride use?

Common US sizes run about 245/60R18 to 245/50R20 depending on trim.