2022 KIA Telluride Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the 2022 KIA Telluride, 22% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “hit windshield” (19% of reports).
- 73visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 63%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Hit windshield: mentioned in 14 of 73 complaints (19%)
- Small rock: mentioned in 8 of 73 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
None of the 73 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
KIA Telluride visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 18 | 15% | 25 |
| 2024 Telluride | 29 | 13% | — |
| 2023 Telluride | 29 | 14% | — |
| 2022 Telluride | 73 | 22% | — |
| 2021 Telluride | 64 | 17% | 1,850 |
| 2020 Telluride | 136 | 18% | 4,450 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the 2022 KIA Telluride. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Sunroof / moonroof failing close. Driving on roads / high speeds exposed to the elements for a moonroof that will not close leaving me and my family in danger when its our only vehicle and means of transportation. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service…
Sunroof exploded while driving in the 540 expressway.
Windshield cracks so easily, slightest road debris creates a chip then crack

Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 KIA Tellurides have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the 2022 KIA Telluride (22% of the 327 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 KIA Telluride visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the 2022 KIA Telluride?
The most frequent phrase is “hit windshield”, in 14 of 73 complaints, followed by “small rock” (8).
Other 2022 KIA Telluride problems
See all 2022 KIA Telluride problems or visibility/wiper problems across all Telluride years.