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2024 Kia Telluride

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 22 of 215 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Forward Collision Avoidance. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports

What owners actually said

215 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2024
Forward Collision Avoidance

On multiple occasions, the forward automatic breaking system has forced the breaks to turn on when there was no potential collision, causing the car to auto break/slow down in the flow of traffic and nearly get rear ended. The collision warning system triggers and the breaks quickly come on, out of my/the driver’s control. It ha…

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On multiple occasions, the forward automatic breaking system has forced the breaks to turn on when there was no potential collision, causing the car to auto break/slow down in the flow of traffic and nearly get rear ended. The collision warning system triggers and the breaks quickly come on, out of my/the driver’s control. It has happened multiple times with family members in the car including young kids/infants/while I was pregnant and getting rear ended would be very dangerous. I’ve taken the vehicle to the dealership twice and have been told they are unable to replicate the issue and therefore unable to help.

NHTSA ODI #11617630

Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2024
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceLane Departure

Turned car on to go to work and cluster infotainment screen with speedometer and gas gage was blank.

NHTSA ODI #11617303

5,066 miles · Sep 25, 2024
Engine

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the local dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered a crack in the oil pan. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,06…

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The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the local dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered a crack in the oil pan. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,066.

NHTSA ODI #11616373

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2024
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

When I parked my vehicle I had a little less than half a tank of gas. I started my vehicle again 2 hours later and a low fuel warning appeared. I immediately looked at the instrument panel confused and the fuel gauge had no illumination as if the tank was completely empty and miles to empty showed 121. I turned off the vehicle, …

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When I parked my vehicle I had a little less than half a tank of gas. I started my vehicle again 2 hours later and a low fuel warning appeared. I immediately looked at the instrument panel confused and the fuel gauge had no illumination as if the tank was completely empty and miles to empty showed 121. I turned off the vehicle, waited a minute and turned it back on. Again, the low fuel warning appeared, no illumination on the fuel gauge and this time the miles to empty was a dash line. I parked the vehicle nervous to drive it anywhere in this condition. I checked it again in a couple of hours with the same result. I put 1 liter of gas in the tank and the errors disappeared and the fuel gauge now shows half tank and 140 miles to empty. There is definitely something wrong somewhere.

NHTSA ODI #11616068

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2024
Forward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

I was backing out of a parking space and the automatic emergency brake kicked in. It scared the daylights out of me. I was actively using my mirrors and there was nothing behind me and nothing else moving for that to have happened.

NHTSA ODI #11616066

Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2024
Power Train

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the vehicle had seized in 5th gear and failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopping at stop lights or stop signs, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that on another occasion, the check engine…

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The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the vehicle had seized in 5th gear and failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopping at stop lights or stop signs, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that on another occasion, the check engine warning light illuminated and then disappeared. The vehicle was steered to the side of the roadway and restarted intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not able to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI #11615359

Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2024
Unknown Or Other

Inferior windshield and door safety glass. Had to replace drivers side window twice and now our front windshield has a chip not caused by any object and is starting to spider crack and will need replacement for what will be the 3rd glass replacement needed in less than a year. 1st incident drivers door $503.00 09/25/2023. 2nd D…

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Inferior windshield and door safety glass. Had to replace drivers side window twice and now our front windshield has a chip not caused by any object and is starting to spider crack and will need replacement for what will be the 3rd glass replacement needed in less than a year. 1st incident drivers door $503.00 09/25/2023. 2nd Driver window replaced 05/06/2024 warranty covered. 3rd incident windshield chip and cracked. Dealer appointment not until 09/16/2024

NHTSA ODI #11612553

Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2024
Forward Collision Avoidance

The vehicle will randomly hit the brakes hard and the collision warning system goes off. This happens when there is no obstacle or vehicle near the vehicle. It happens on 6 lane highways and the interstate. It almost caused numerous accidents before Paramount Kia's solution was to disable the navigation assisted automatic bra…

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The vehicle will randomly hit the brakes hard and the collision warning system goes off. This happens when there is no obstacle or vehicle near the vehicle. It happens on 6 lane highways and the interstate. It almost caused numerous accidents before Paramount Kia's solution was to disable the navigation assisted automatic braking system.

NHTSA ODI #11611913

Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2024
Visibility/wiper

Our telluride was less than a week after purchase and driving down the street when my wife heard a crack and a small crack appeared in lower driver side of the windshield. Before reaching home within the hour, the crack has spread across half the windshield. I dont believe there was a point of impact to cause the crack. It ju…

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Our telluride was less than a week after purchase and driving down the street when my wife heard a crack and a small crack appeared in lower driver side of the windshield. Before reaching home within the hour, the crack has spread across half the windshield. I dont believe there was a point of impact to cause the crack. It just happened spontaneously.

NHTSA ODI #11611425

Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2024
Electrical System

Kia has failed to remedy this in a timely manner. From the day I called to schedule when I received recall, appt was 3 weeks out. Kia then cancelled the appt and when I asked why they said they needed VIN to order part which I provided and they rescheduled the appt. I showed up for appt and they said they needed to look at car f…

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Kia has failed to remedy this in a timely manner. From the day I called to schedule when I received recall, appt was 3 weeks out. Kia then cancelled the appt and when I asked why they said they needed VIN to order part which I provided and they rescheduled the appt. I showed up for appt and they said they needed to look at car for which part (which they were to order a week prior when I provided vin and recall info). Stated it would be a week and they’d have the part and it fixed. Now are saying they have no clue when they can get us in and are not telling us if they have the part or not. This is our only vehicle and cannot drive it as it states it can catch on fire parked or while driving. I have two small children, one with medical needs. We need our vehicle and when I explained this to Kia Diehl in hermitage the manager laughed in my face. Every time I call it’s a different story. Kia is refusing to fix in a timely manner or provided rentals. I am making my car payment on a brand new 2024 vehicle that I cannot drive without reimbursement or able to receive service for a vehicle that can catch on fire. We have contacted the Kia Diehl parts 3x with no returned call on an update on when the part will be in. We were told today even if they had the part they have no upcoming appts open to fix it.

NHTSA ODI #11611103

Official recalls

5

26V430000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

Jul 2, 2026

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

25V494000 · Structure:exterior Trim

Jul 28, 2025

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

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

24V407000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

Jun 5, 2024

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

24V214000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Mar 20, 2024

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

24V077000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

Feb 7, 2024

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.