repaired · 2026 Q3
Front assembly: recliner
NewRisk. A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
2025 Kia TellurideProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 127 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia Telluride, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia Telluride has problems
127 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
51Engine1 crash/fire/injury
23Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Visibility/wiper
9Power train
9Steering
8Seats
6Structure
6Vehicle speed control
5Forward collision avoidance
2511 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 25 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 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
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2025 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
2025 Kia Telluride safety ratings
2025 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The brand new 2025 Kia Telluride I’m leasing has repeatedly stalled and immediately stopped without warning while driving. When this happens, you lose control of the vehicle, cannot steer and must shift into park. All while hoping no one slams into you and also keeping your fingers crossed that it…
Multiple times while driving I'm getting an alert on the dash about engine off. The dashboard alarms go off and it says, "Enging OFF! Shift to P or N. then start engine". This has happened 4x while driving in the past month. Each time, I was driving about 25 mph. The service/dealer is unable to…
Formal Safety Complaint – 2025 Kia Telluride I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2025 Kia Telluride due to ongoing mechanical issues that have now escalated to a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Multiple warning lights are illuminating on my dashboard, and the…
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