Model year record

2025 Kia Telluride

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 322 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V105000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
85,515
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-23
Owners notified
2026-04-24

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.

Safety risk

A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V745000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
45
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-30
Owners notified
2025-12-03

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are 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

Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine816,500 mi
Unknown or other44
Electrical system4025,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3025 mi
Seats16
Steering1633,000 mi
Power train156,500 mi
Vehicle speed control12
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control8
Fuel/propulsion system8
Structure: body8
Seat belts6
Service brakes6
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly65,899 mi
Exterior lighting4
Air bags2
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender214,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling214,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Lane departure233,000 mi
Lane departure: assist2
Structure2
Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill27,000 mi
Suspension2
Visibility: windshield23,500 mi

The 2024 model has about half 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.