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2022 Kia Telluride

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
328
Received Jul 2021 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
7
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
2
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact133 complaints · 41% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Instrument cluster or speedometer fails28 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Seat belt fails to latch or retract12 complaints · 3.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
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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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

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.

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Showing all 19 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

3 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

2 more problems

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.

Complaints received about the 2022 Kia Telluride
14
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
July 202114
August 20211
September 20214
October 20212
November 20211
December 20214
January 20223
February 20222
March 202211
April 20228
May 202212
June 20229
July 202210
August 202210
September 202214
October 20226
November 20226
December 20225
January 20236
February 20234
March 20233
April 20236
May 20233
June 20234
July 202310
August 20239
September 20233
October 20232
November 20231
December 20232
January 20244
February 20243
March 20247
April 20244
May 20241
June 20242
July 20246
August 20248
September 20244
October 20244
November 20242
December 20242
January 20256
February 20252
March 20252
April 20252
May 20253
June 20252
July 20254
August 20253
September 20254
October 20255
November 20256
December 20256
January 202610
February 20265
March 20267
April 20264
May 20266
June 20266
July 20266
August 20268
September 20265
October 20264
Total328

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.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Glass shatters or cracks without impact13341%7.5×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2021
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.0%
Instrument cluster or speedometer fails288.5%–NHTSA recall #22V344000
Seat belt fails to latch or retract123.7%3.4×
Engine stalls and loses power while driving113.4%3.7×
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black72.1%1×
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason72.1%–
Headlights dim or fail at night61.8%2×
Engine burns excessive oil between changes61.8%3.7×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.5%
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes51.5%–
Rear door latch fails to open or close41.2%1.9×
Vehicle catches fire from wiring41.2%1.6×NHTSA recall #22V626000
Paint peels off roof and hood30.9%5.5×
Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own30.9%–
Serpentine belt breaks or slips off30.9%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips30.9%–
Check engine light comes on repeatedly30.9%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving30.9%–
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps30.9%–
Battery drains and dies when parked30.9%–

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.

Other model years

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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