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2022 Kia Telluride
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 328
- Received Jul 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact133 complaints · 41% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Instrument cluster or speedometer fails28 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract12 complaints · 3.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V430000Park outsideKia 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.
- Recall #24V407000Park outsideKia 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Glass shatters or cracks without impactFirst signal: Sep 2021
- Engine burns excessive oil between changesFirst signal: Aug 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 4 fires, 9 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 19 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| July 2021 | 14 |
| August 2021 | 1 |
| September 2021 | 4 |
| October 2021 | 2 |
| November 2021 | 1 |
| December 2021 | 4 |
| January 2022 | 3 |
| February 2022 | 2 |
| March 2022 | 11 |
| April 2022 | 8 |
| May 2022 | 12 |
| June 2022 | 9 |
| July 2022 | 10 |
| August 2022 | 10 |
| September 2022 | 14 |
| October 2022 | 6 |
| November 2022 | 6 |
| December 2022 | 5 |
| January 2023 | 6 |
| February 2023 | 4 |
| March 2023 | 3 |
| April 2023 | 6 |
| May 2023 | 3 |
| June 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 8 |
| September 2026 | 5 |
| October 2026 | 4 |
| Total | 328 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 133 | 41% | 7.5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2021 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.0% |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 28 | 8.5% | – | NHTSA recall #22V344000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 12 | 3.7% | 3.4× | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 11 | 3.4% | 3.7× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 7 | 2.1% | 1× | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 7 | 2.1% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 6 | 1.8% | 2× | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 6 | 1.8% | 3.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.5% |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 5 | 1.5% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 1.2% | 1.9× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 1.2% | 1.6× | NHTSA recall #22V626000 |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 3 | 0.9% | 5.5× | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Serpentine belt breaks or slips off | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 3 | 0.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V430000July 2, 2026462,869 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V407000June 5, 2024462,869 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #22V626000August 15, 202236,417 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
trailer hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
A fire while parked or driving can increase 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 new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
NHTSA recall #24V214000March 20, 2024427,407 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #22V509000July 19, 20228 vehicles affected
tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be 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."
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
NHTSA recall #22V344000May 17, 20223,596 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
NHTSA recall #21V577000July 28, 20215,143 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Kia Telluride.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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