Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Telluride, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other63
- Electrical system50
- Visibility/wiper29
- Forward collision avoidance28
- Structure28
- Vehicle speed control16
- Engine15
- Power train15
- Lane departure12
- Service brakes11
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Kia Telluride failed the safety check 0.29% of the time — 44% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 9,471 miles.
22,053first inspections
0.29%failed on safety
9,471 mimedian odometer
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2024 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 11.7 L/100 km (about 20 mpg US), CO₂ 275 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.1 | 10.0 | 11.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Kia Telluride.
| 2026327 3 Jul 2026 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Kia dealer during service campaign RC207 (Transport Canada recall number 2024-323) may not have … |
| 2025400 30 Jul 2025 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the exterior trim piece below the window on each door may not be properly attached. As a result, the face plate could loosen from … |
| 2024549 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" a… |
| 2024323 6 Jun 2024 | Electrical Issue: Under certain conditions, the switch for the driver- and/or passenger-front power seat motor(s) could become stuck and cause the seat motor(s) not to s… |
| 2024187 22 Mar 2024 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the axle shaft(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) splines could become damaged. If this ha… |
| 2024072 8 Feb 2024 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine valve springs could break. As a result, the engine could fail and oil could leak onto hot components in the engine comp… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
26V430000 · Seats2 Jul 2026 · 462,869 vehicles
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.
25V494000 · Structure28 Jul 2025 · 201,149 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
24V407000 · Seats5 Jun 2024 · 462,869 vehicles
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.
24V214000 · Power train20 Mar 2024 · 427,407 vehicles
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.
24V077000 · Engine and engine cooling7 Feb 2024 · 2,872 vehicles
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Kia told its dealers about the 2024 Kia Telluride: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11008052 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: SELF-LEVELING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY040) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY040) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) on certain 2020-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles manufactured from January 10, 2019 through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with self-leveling rear shock |
| 11007862 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SELF-LEVELING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY040) - This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY040) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) on certain 2020-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles manufactured from January 10, 2019 through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) produced through June 04, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from |
| 11007164 | This Pitstop provides information regarding the disposal of the headlamp assembly desiccant/absorbent pack(s) on some 2020-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles equipped with either Halogen or LED lamps. The headlamp desiccant pack(s) may expand over time during normal vehicle operation. Desiccant pack expansion is normal. Desiccant packs are a consumable part and once the pack has fully expanded, it is no longer a functioning part. If the desiccant pack/bracket is determined to be expanded as shown below, it is recommended to be removed from the dust cap and then be discarded without a required repl |
| 11006805 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: RIGHT FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC303Z) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front driveshaft on certain 2020-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through October 19, 2023 that previously had the campaign SC303 completed. |
| 11006430 | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY040) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch. |
| 11006429 | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY040) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY040. |
| 11006428 | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY040) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to noisy and/or stiff self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) in 2020-2024 MY Telluride vehicles produced through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with one or both self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) produced through May 12, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was f |
| 11006427 | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY040) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to noisy and/or stiff self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) in 2020-2024 MY Telluride vehicles produced through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with one or both self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) produced through May 12, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever |
| 11006426 | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY040) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to noisy and/or stiff self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) in 2020-2024 MY Telluride vehicles produced through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with one or both self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) produced through May 12, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the |
| 11006384 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DOOR BELT OUTSIDE WEATHERSTRIP INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA578) - This bulletin provides information to inspect front driver door belt outside weatherstrip on some 2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from August 1, 2023 through January 18, 2024. The affected vehicles may be missing an adhesive layer causing the outer faceplate to detach/separate from the molding. |
| 11005362 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (SC301Y) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC301, titled WSS Software Upgrade. |
| 11001838 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: STARTER SOLENOID POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NUT RE-TIGHTENING (SC313) - This bulletin provides the procedure to re-tighten the starter solenoid positive (+) terminal nut on certain 2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 8, 2024 through February 19, 2024. The starter solenoid positive (+) terminal nut in the subject vehicles may not have been properly tightened to specifications during assembly. |
| 11001589 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC313) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to re-tighten the starter solenoid positive (+) terminal nut on certain 2024 MY Telluride vehicles. |
| 11001588 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC313. |
| 11001587 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC313) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to re-tighten the starter solenoid positive (+) terminal nut on certain 2024 MY Telluride vehicles, manufactured from January 8, 2024 through February 19, 2024. |
| 11001586 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC313) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to re-tighten the starter solenoid positive (+) terminal nut on certain 2024 MY Telluride vehicles, manufactured from January 8, 2024 through February 19, 2024. |
| 11000787 | This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced. |
| 11000304 | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC301) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel speed sensor(s) in certain 2020-2024 MY Telluride vehicles. Kia will also update the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) software with improved logic. |
| 11000300 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: WSS SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SC301) - This bulletin provides information to update the Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) software on certain 2020-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through March 10, 2024. |
| 11000155 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC301) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC301. |
| 11000153 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS MEMO (SC301) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on all 2020-2023 MY and certain 2024 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through March 10, 2024. |
| 11000143 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC301) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on all 2020-2023 MY and certain 2024 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through March 10, 2024. |
| 10253312 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA566) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, replace the front grille emblem on certain 2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles, produced from November 27, 2023 through February 15, 2024, which may have an improperly adhered (partially detached) or missing front grille emblem. |
| 10252111 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLUSTER SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR LOWER THAN ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL INDICATION - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software on the instrument cluster 'CLU' on some 2023-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles equipped with a 12.3" in. TFT display, produced from September 15, 2022 through July 18, 2023, which may intermittently show a lower fuel level than what is actually remaining in the vehicle upon starting the engine after refueling. |
| 10250517 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecti |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)