First generation (ON) · first-year watch
2025 Kia Telluride, day 674
- 106complaints since Nov 4, 2024
- 3recalls
- 3involved a crash
- 7,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
Changed since August
- 1 new complaint in September, about engine.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure or fire.
- 13th most complaints of the 27 2025 models on this site.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Engine37
- Other21
- Electrical20
- Windshield and wipers16
- Transmission and drivetrain7
- Steering7
- Seats7
- Structure6
Problems so far
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 25 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 20 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 16 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 10 reports
- Sunroof shatters 6 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 5 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 5 reports
Recent reports
“When I was driving in a parking lot on 10/03/25 my car displayed a warning light that my engine was off and I needed to shift to neutral or park. This occurred 2 other times. I was parked at a light on 10/10 and when we left dinner and turned at a light it also shut off. This is a huge safety concern and I have saw others reporting this same issue.”
Filed Oct 16, 2025
“Front lights gets foggy when it gets hand wash, contacted the dealership and they are willing to replace the âGasketâ because the headlights must have âventilationâ. While driving with nobody in front the collision warning went off non stop, the road was completely clear.”
Filed Oct 8, 2025
“Headlights does not display full visibility. It seems as if the headlights are cut off with blind spots. Headlights doesn't have full visibility. Headlight projection is not 100 percent. Dealership technician have said Kia doesn't have a fix for it. When its very dark outside their are blind spots. Vehicle smokes from the exhaust. Upon acceleration it feels rough with trembling effect.”
Filed Sep 10, 2025
“I was driving on the freeway and the windshield spontaneously cracked. There were no cars even around me. My 2025 Telluride is brand new and has less than 5k miles on it⦔
Filed Jul 5, 2025
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
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
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.