repaired · 2026 Q3
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2024 Kia TellurideProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 229 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia Telluride, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 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 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kia Telluride has problems
229 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
52Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
29Visibility/wiper
28Structure2 crash/fire/injury
28Forward collision avoidance4 crash/fire/injury
17Vehicle speed control
15Engine
15Power train
13Lane departure
11Service brakes
5317 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 52 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 0 |
| Structure | 28 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 2 |
| Power train | 15 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 3 |
| 17 other systems | 53 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2024 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 · 2026 Q1
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A loss of drive power increases 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
2024 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
2024 Kia Telluride safety ratings
2024 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.
On XXX, at 48,787 miles, the digital instrument cluster on my 2024 Kia Telluride EX – X line failed completely upon startup. The speedometer, tachometer, fuel, gauge, transmission, gear, position, indicators, turn signal indicators, and all warning lights became in operative. Simultaneously, the…
Hi [XXX], I'm reaching out regarding a concerning issue with our 2024 Kia Telluride. While driving, the vehicle's digital instrument cluster suddenly went completely black without warning. This resulted in the loss of all driving information, including the speedometer, warning indicators, and all…
Display gets very hot to the touch, even in 70° or lower weather. Vehicle is kept garaged. Seems hotter behind steering wheel than the home screen/radio side. Trim is not hot. We usually use a sun screen. We do not usually use built-in navigation, real-time traffic, or phone charging. Seems to be a…
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