repaired · 2026 Q3
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2022 Kia TellurideProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 334 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Telluride, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-509 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Telluride has problems
334 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
75Visibility/wiper
71Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
32Engine2 crash/fire/injury
26Power train3 crash/fire/injury
21Visibility
20Structure
14Service brakes
12Forward collision avoidance
11Seats
6619 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 75 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 71 | 3 |
| Engine | 32 | 2 |
| Power train | 26 | 3 |
| Visibility | 21 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 2 |
| Seats | 11 | 4 |
| 19 other systems | 66 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 Kia Telluride recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Trailer hitches
Park outsideRisk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q2
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Telluride year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Telluride median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Kia Telluride safety ratings
2022 Kia Telluride SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Telluride owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While parked in my driveway at 0 mph, the windshield cracked near the interior rearview mirror attachment as I adjusted the mirror. I felt and observed it crack with my hand on the mirror. Nothing struck the outside. The cracking appeared to begin at the interior attachment; the underlying cause is…
My 2022 Kia Telluride LX AWD center screen began failing intermittently around October 2025 and failed completely around August 2026. Dates are approximate; 10/29/2025 represents my estimate of about one year ago, not an exact day. Dealer intake was 10/1/2026 at about 75,000 miles; mileage at first…
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 the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service…
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