2024 Kia Telluride engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2024 Kia Telluride — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated and the message “Engine Failure – Shift to Park or Neutral” was displayed. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not yet…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
“I was operating a 2024 Kia Telluride and was fully stopped in traffic when my vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. Immediately after the impact, my vehicle experienced apparent unintended forward propulsion/movement despite my braking attempts. Following the collision, the vehicle continued…”
filed May 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power…Campaign 24V077000 · Feb 7, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 Telluride | 41 | 37% |
| 2023 Telluride | 23 | 11% |
| 2022 Telluride | 29 | 9% |
| 2021 Telluride | 62 | 17% |
| 2020 Telluride | 142 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.