2022 KIA Telluride Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Telluride years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 327 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 KIA Telluride. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Telluride model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (81 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 327owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 KIA Telluride problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 81 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 73 | 22% | — | “hit windshield” (19%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 69 | 21% | 28,000 | “instrument cluster” (22%) | — |
| Engine | 30 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 26 | 8% | 36,800 | — | — |
| Visibility | 21 | 6% | 29,089 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 2% | 36,020 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% | 38,300 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 1% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 82,093 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 27,258 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 82,093 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | 7,968 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 KIA Telluride recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:power adjustPark outside
Problem: 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: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Seats:front assembly:power adjustPark outside
Problem: 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: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Trailer hitchesPark outside
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: 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."
Risk: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My low beam passenger side headlight started turning on and off randomly. Now itâs both low and high beams. Some days it is on when I start the vehicle and then turns off while driving and vise versa. Some days there is a dash light with it, and some days there is not. Some days it is out all…
Sunroof wind deflector broke which caused the track to break also
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats) and 24V407000 (Seats) and the recall repairs were performed. The contact stated that the seats constantly became hot and lowered down while driving. The manufacturer was notified of…
The AWD coupler is shuttering and making the vehicle shake on turns . It is a common issue with KiA awd systems which is why I donât understand why itâs not a recall! It puts peopleâs lifeâs at risk because upon accelerating at an intersection the binding does not let the full acceleration…
I had my vehicle checked for oil consumption for it failed the test. After Kia approved an engine swap an engine light came up with faulty O2 sensor. Not just one but both O2 sensors. Replaced both sensors but the problem persist. Kia changed the engine harness with the assumption that the…
Other KIA Telluride years
← 2021 Telluride · 2023 Telluride →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 26 | 2 |
| 2025 Telluride | 120 | 3 |
| 2024 Telluride | 221 | 5 |
| 2023 Telluride | 207 | 6 |
| 2022 | 327 | 7 |
| 2021 Telluride | 370 | 5 |
| 2020 Telluride | 773 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KIA Telluride?
Owners most often report unknown or other, visibility/wiper, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 81 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 KIA Telluride?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 KIA Telluride a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Telluride model years, the 2022 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.