2022 Kia Telluride engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Kia Telluride — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the original owner of a 2022 Kia Telluride. Since approximately late September/early October 2025, the vehicle has experienced an intermittent engine stalling condition while stopped and idling. I first reported the issue to my Kia dealership on October 8, 2025, when the vehicle had…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
“Engine rapidly burning oil. Had oil changed as Manufacturer's recommendation, but after exceeding the 100,000 mile warranty and having been 7,000 miles since the last oil change the engine threw a rod and the car stopped while i was driving it. Was told by the Kia Dealer (Fitzgerald Kia in…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET REPLACEMENT (WTY045) - This bulletin provides information regarding the ‘Warranty Extension Program (WTY045)’ for the inspection and, if…
WTY045_TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 4, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY045) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this…
WTY045_REIMB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 30, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY045) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to…
WTY045_OWNR · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 30, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY045) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty…
WTY045_DPSM · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 29, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY045) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain…
WTY045_DP · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 29, 2026
Engine problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 28 | 31% |
| 2024 Telluride | 15 | 7% |
| 2023 Telluride | 21 | 11% |
| 2021 Telluride | 57 | 17% |
| 2020 Telluride | 136 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Kia Telluride
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.