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This page covers 10 recalls, 295 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Telluride.
21–23 mpg combined
10.2–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints filed for the 2022 Kia Telluride are dominated by visibility and wiper system issues, which make up the single largest complaint category. Owners frequently report panoramic sunroofs cracking, shattering, or exploding without any apparent impact, often while driving at highway speeds with the sunroof cover closed. Wind deflector failures and sunroof track damage from deflector breakage also appear across multiple reports. Electrical system complaints are the second most common, with owners describing unexpected engine shutoffs that can occur at highway speeds or in stop-and-go traffic, sometimes repeatedly within a single drive. Several reports describe losing power steering along with propulsion during these shutoffs. A smaller cluster of complaints describes brake pedal behavior, specifically pedal travel going deeper than expected, often accompanying warning lights appearing simultaneously on the instrument cluster.
295
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Kia Telluride has 10 recalls, the most serious being three separate fire risks: a tow hitch harness that can short-circuit and ignite, and a front power seat motor that can overheat and catch fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
The seat motor fire risk deserves particular attention because an earlier repair attempt for that defect was found to be incomplete, meaning vehicles that already received that fix may still be at risk. On the drivetrain side, the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged with the axle, which can allow the vehicle to roll away on its own even when the transmission is in Park. The instrument cluster has its own cluster of related issues: the LCD screen can go blank at startup, leaving the driver without a speedometer readout, gear indicator, odometer, or warning graphics. Prior repair attempts for this blank-screen problem also did not fully resolve it in all cases, and the underlying cause varies between units. It is worth noting that the dedicated warning lights for individual vehicle systems continue to illuminate normally even when the screen is dark, but general warning messages and malfunction graphics will not appear. There is also a spare tire concern: certain Tellurides were fitted with an incorrect spare, and installing that spare can interfere with the anti-lock braking system and traction control, reducing the vehicle's ability to stop or maintain control on slippery surfaces.
At a glance
What can fail
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The front power seat motor can overheat if the power seat slide knob gets stuck or if a prior recall repair was done incorrectly, which may cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly at no cost to prevent the motor from overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The front power seat motor can overheat if the power seat slide knob gets stuck, potentially causing a fire while the vehicle is parked or driven.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not fully engage, allowing the vehicle to roll when parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace damaged intermediate shafts as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Debris and moisture can accumulate on the tow hitch harness circuit board, causing an electrical short that may result in fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuse and wiring harness extension, and inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Your vehicle may have an incorrect spare tire installed. This can cause the antilock brake system and traction control system to malfunction.
What the fix does
Kia will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where they will replace your spare tire with the correct size.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The spare tire may be incorrect. When installed, it can disable the anti-lock braking and traction control systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the spare tire and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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An internal electrical connection in the instrument cluster LCD screen may fail, causing the screen to go dark. You won't see the odometer, warning messages, or system graphics. Other warning lights will still work.
What the fix does
Kia will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace your instrument cluster assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The instrument cluster LCD screen may stay blank when you start the vehicle, preventing you from seeing the odometer, warnings, and warning graphics. The separate warning lights will still work.
What the fix does
Kia will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where they will replace the instrument cluster assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Excess adhesive on a circuit board in the instrument cluster may cause the display screen to go blank, preventing you from seeing critical vehicle information.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the entire instrument cluster assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The LCD display screen in the instrument cluster may stay blank after the vehicle starts, preventing the driver from seeing important information.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no cost to restore the display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
