Model year
2022 Kia Telluride
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 327 complaints for the 2022 Kia Telluride (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (81), VISIBILITY/WIPER (73), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (56). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 776 complaints
- 2021 373 complaints
- 2022 327 complaints
- 2023 209 complaints
- 2024 223 complaints
- 2025 122 complaints
- 2027 27 complaints
Recalls
26V430000 · Jul 2, 2026
Park outsideSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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.
24V407000 · Jun 5, 2024
Park outsideSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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 · Mar 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
22V626000 · Aug 15, 2022
Park outsideTRAILER HITCHES
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…
22V509000 · Jul 19, 2022
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
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…
22V344000 · May 17, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
21V577000 · Jul 28, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
Complaints
327 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 4, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride FWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Telluride AWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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