Kia Telluride problems by year
1,999 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 7 Kia Telluride model years. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
2020 (758)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Limited reporting history | 22 | 2 | Seat Belts | |
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 112 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 215 | 5 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 207 | 6 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2022 | 322 | 7 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2021 | 363 | 5 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2020 Most complained | 758 | 7 | Exterior Lighting |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Kia.