2024 Kia Telluride power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2024 Kia Telluride — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“our transmission not shifting to next gear on highway acceleration— RPM"s climbs but speed doesn't match—is a serious drivability and safety issue. My car was in the dealership for this problem and it has returned. my wife was entering a highway and RPM's increased and t .transmission wouldn't shit…”
filed Aug 10, 2026
“The vehicle has 38000 miles now. At about 34000 miles I began to notice a slight rumble from the read end of the car when starting from a stop and making a turn. It has become more noticeable recently. It is only noticeble from a stop and below about 10 mph.After doing some searches online, I have…”
filed Jul 2, 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% |
| 2023 Telluride | 24 | 12% |
| 2022 Telluride | 25 | 8% |
| 2021 Telluride | 27 | 7% |
| 2020 Telluride | 70 | 9% |
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.