Model year record

2022 Kia Telluride

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 581 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V430000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
462,869
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-02
Owners notified
2026-08-13

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V407000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
462,869
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-05
Owners notified
2024-07-30

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V214000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
427,407
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-20
Owners notified
2024-05-15

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.

Safety risk

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V626000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
36,417
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-15
Owners notified
2023-04-12

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V509000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-19
Owners notified
2022-07-27

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V344000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
3,596
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-17
Owners notified
2022-07-15

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V577000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
5,143
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-28
Owners notified
2021-08-03

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other103
Visibility/wiper86
Electrical system8128,000 mi
Engine50
Power train3836,000 mi
Structure: body32
Service brakes2130,000 mi
Seats1877,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1783,000 mi
Visibility: windshield14
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking11
Seat belts1168,000 mi
Suspension1146,000 mi
Steering1061,000 mi
Air bags971,000 mi
Exterior lighting9
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly621,178 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings5
Fuel/propulsion system5
Vehicle speed control538,300 mi
Wheels5
Electrical system: adas4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera2
Carry handle, shell, base2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)282,093 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic282,093 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment: electrical: infotainment1
Lane departure110,500 mi
Lane departure: assist1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Lane departure: warning1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch120,000 mi
Parking brake127,258 mi
Seat belts: front14,040 mi
Tires1
Trailer hitches17,968 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal138,300 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility137,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1

The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2023 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.