Model year record

2024 Kia Telluride

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 492 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 25V494000

Structure: exterior trim

Component
Structure: exterior trim
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
201,149
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-28
Owners notified
2025-11-19

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.

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 24V077000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,872
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-07
Owners notified
2024-04-05

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other92
Electrical system681,748 mi
Visibility/wiper38
Forward collision avoidance: warnings30
Structure: body30
Engine2410,000 mi
Power train221,748 mi
Vehicle speed control223,898 mi
Structure1910,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking18
Service brakes16
Seats1534,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control14
Seat belts14
Lane departure: blind spot detection10
Exterior lighting7
Lane departure: warning5
Suspension5
Visibility: windshield542 mi
Back over prevention: warnings4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Engine and engine cooling3
Lane departure: assist3
Wheels3
Carry handle, shell, base2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister210,000 mi
Insert, padding2
Latches/locks/linkages225,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch225,000 mi
Steering2
Air bags: side/window18,400 mi
Back over prevention122,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer: sensor/sending unit1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14,201 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal15,800 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1

The 2023 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2025 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.