Reliable Auto DB

2024 Kia Telluride reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Kia Telluride holds 217 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 72 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 5 recalls on file, including Power adjuster, Exterior trim, and Driveshaft.

2020 Kia Telluride
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Complaints

217

Per year

72

Recalls

5

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (47 of 217), then Visibility and wipers (29) and Forward collision avoidance (28). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Telluride has 207 complaints, 53 per year, and the 2025 has 113 complaints, 57 per year. The 2024 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 2024 Kia Telluride. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

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 Exterior trim 2025-07-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V494000
Summary 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.
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 engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2024-02-07 · NHTSA campaign 24V077000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (217 total)

Electrical system
47
Visibility and wipers
29
Forward collision avoidance
28
Structure
27
Speed control
16
Engine
15
Powertrain
14
Lane departure
12
Service brakes
10
Seats
9
Seat belts
8
Visibility
6
Back-over prevention
5
Exterior lighting
4
Engine and engine cooling
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Suspension
3
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Wheels
2
Air bags
1
Carry handle, shell, and base
1
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Insert and padding
1
Steering
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

162023862024712025442026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I purchased my CYBEX Callisto G 360 on April 26, 2025. The harness does not stay tight: after I pull the adjuster strap to tighten it and let go, I can pull on the shoulder straps and they loosen again without pressing…"
    chest clip, buckle, and harness · filed 2026-09-22
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof glass fractured, and the glass pieces blew outward. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the…"
    Visibility · filed 2026-09-18
  • "The left side of my screen where speed, gas and other essential safety features will not show"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-02
  • "I hear rattling/loud squeaking coming from liftgate rear door internally when driving. It has been noticed since purchasing the vehicle new."
    Structure · filed 2026-08-23
  • "On August 3, 2026, while operating my 2024 Kia Telluride, I experienced a catastrophic and total failure of the service braking system. Without warning, the brake pedal went straight to the floorboard with zero…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 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 18 24 20 MPG $3250
Telluride front-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950

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 2024 Kia Telluride reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Kia Telluride holds 217 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 72 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 5 recalls on file, including Power adjuster, Exterior trim, and Driveshaft.

What are common problems with a 2024 Kia Telluride?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (47 of 217), then Visibility and wipers (29) and Forward collision avoidance (28). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Kia Telluride more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Telluride has 207 complaints, 53 per year, and the 2025 has 113 complaints, 57 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Kia Telluride been recalled?

The 2024 Kia Telluride has 5 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 2024 Kia Telluride?

Owners have filed 217 complaints about the 2024 Kia Telluride with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Kia Telluride get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Kia Telluride is 21 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.