repaired · 2026 Q3
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2023 Kia TellurideProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 215 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia Telluride, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-494 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Kia Telluride has problems
215 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
53Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
29Visibility/wiper
25Power train1 crash/fire/injury
24Engine2 crash/fire/injury
15Structure
15Vehicle speed control
14Forward collision avoidance
12Visibility
10Steering
6015 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 53 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 0 |
| Power train | 25 | 1 |
| Engine | 24 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 1 |
| Visibility | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 60 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2023 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 Q3
Structure: exterior trim
Risk. A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2024 Q4
Air bags: side/window
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in 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
2023 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
2023 Kia Telluride safety ratings
2023 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 & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Telluride owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2023 Kia Telluride started leaking water to the inside of the vehicle headliner and running out the 2nd row reading lights and all the way tobthe back hatch when it rained. This could cause significant electrical shortage in the lights, airbags and rear hatch or any other component the water…
Within the last two weeks the vehicle has died approximately 8-10 times. Dealership checked the battery and found it to be in good condition. Approximately two weeks ago I walked outside and the cooling fan was on after the vehicle was parked for more than four hours. To this day the dealership…
There was a low-speed collision with a deer (approximately 10-15 mph). The vehicle continued to run fine after the collision and we were able to drive it home. After the next start, the engine was shaking all over and started smoking from behind the engine. The battery was disconnected but it…
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