Worst 2022 Kia Telluride Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Telluride.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 46 | 1 | 1 | 27,100 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 2 | — | 37,900 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 16 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 12 | 2 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | 2 | 58,667 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Kia Telluride
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~935,440 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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2022 Kia Telluride — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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