2023 Kia Telluride power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Kia Telluride — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX, at approximately 7:40 a.m., my 2023 Kia Telluride, VIN [XXX], experienced a sudden mechanical failure while traveling approximately 65+ mph southbound on [XXX]. The vehicle suddenly locked up, causing the driver to lose control, skid, and swerve toward the side of the freeway. The rear…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“A P0741 warning light comes on and off leading driver to believe the problem is intermittent when in fact it is a torque converter failed. The intermittent nature of the warning light could lead drivers to believe the problem is not a safety issue, particularly on a SUV with only 105,000 miles…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result…Campaign 24V214000 · Mar 20, 2024
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD COUPLER NOISE/VIBRATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the 4-Wheel Drive ‘4WD’ system software on some 2020-2025MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from…
TSB_CHA129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 23, 2026
Power Train problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 Telluride | 8 | 7% |
| 2024 Telluride | 14 | 7% |
| 2022 Telluride | 25 | 8% |
| 2021 Telluride | 27 | 7% |
| 2020 Telluride | 70 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.