2024 KIA Telluride Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Telluride years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Telluride. That ranks 4th out of 7 Telluride model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (63 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 221owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 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 | 63 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 49 | 22% | 1,748 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 28 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 27 | 12% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 7% | 4,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 7% | 1,748 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 12 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 4% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 3% | 7,121 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 2% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | 8,400 | — | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 4,201 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA Telluride recalls (5)
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.
Structure:exterior trim
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
The digital instrument panel cluster went completely black and dead upon vehicle startup, leaving me with zero visibility of my speedometer, safety alerts, or fuel levels while trying to operate the vehicle. Even with completing a short drive, turning off the car for a few minutes and turning it…
While driving the vehicle on the highway attempting to pass a vehicle at 75 mph the car unexpectedly shut completely off. We had to swerve between 2 vehicles narrowly avoiding an accident and the car would not turn back on. Towed to Kia dealership and was told it was simply a sensor that "talks" to…
I was driving down the highway and heard a loud pop. I looked at my windshield and did not see any cracks. I looked at the back windshield and could see pieces coming down. I didn't know what it was still and could hear air coming from somewhere in my car. I open the screen to my sunroof and there…
While driving the vehicle on the highway, as I was exiting the off ramp, when applying the brake pedal it completely failed and went to the floor with no stopping. I rapidly began pumping the brake pedal and slowly the brakes began to work in time to stop at the bottom of the off ramp. The vehicle…
I purchased my CYBEX Callisto G 360 on April 26, 2025. The harness does not stay tight: after I pull the adjuster strap to tighten it and let go, I can pull on the shoulder straps and they loosen again without pressing the harness release button. Iâm concerned the harness adjuster is not holding…
Other KIA Telluride years
← 2023 Telluride · 2025 Telluride →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 26 | 2 |
| 2025 Telluride | 120 | 3 |
| 2024 | 221 | 5 |
| 2023 Telluride | 207 | 6 |
| 2022 Telluride | 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 2024 KIA Telluride?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 63 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Telluride?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 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 2024 has about as many complaints as a typical year, 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.