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First generation (ON)

2024 Kia Telluride

  • 215owner complaints
  • 5recalls
  • 6involved a crash
  • 7,500median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 2, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

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2024 Kia Telluride
Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: windshield cracks or distorts, 34 complaints.

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        How this compares

        2024 Kia Telluride215
        Median 2024 model here (29 vehicles)121
        Median 2024 SUV here (16)140

        215 complaints is 1.8 times the median 2024 model on this site and 1.5 times the median 2024 SUV. Among the 6 Telluride model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Complaints filed by year

        1623
        8624
        7125
        4226

        86 complaints came in 2024, 5.4 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        Recalls that include the 2024 Kia Telluride

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        26V-430Jul 2, 2026
        Seats: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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
        Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
        25V-494Jul 28, 2025
        Structure:Exterior Trim

        Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
        24V-407Jun 5, 2024
        Seats: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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
        Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
        24V-214Mar 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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
        Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
        24V-077Feb 7, 2024
        Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

        Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.

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