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2024 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
- 224
- Received Jul 2023 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact48 complaints · 21% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Instrument cluster or speedometer fails23 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine stalls and loses power while driving14 complaints · 6.3% 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: Oct 2023
- Instrument cluster or speedometer failsFirst signal: Jun 2024
- Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedlyFirst signal: Aug 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 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 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine stalls and loses power while driving
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
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 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 11 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 4 |
| August 2026 | 10 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 6 |
| Total | 224 |
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 | 48 | 21% | 6.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.4% |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 23 | 10% | 14.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.3% |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 14 | 6.3% | 3.6× | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 10 | 4.5% | 2.1× | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 8 | 3.6% | 2.3× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 6 | 2.7% | 3.2× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 4 | 1.8% | 4.4× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 3 | 1.3% | 6.4× | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 3 | 1.3% | 8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.9% |
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 #25V494000July 28, 2025201,149 vehicles affected
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.
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.
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 #24V077000February 7, 20242,872 vehicles affected
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.
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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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 2024 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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