Worst 2023 Kia Telluride Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Wipers & Visibility
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Telluride.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 38 | 3 | 1 | 16,402 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 1 | — | 500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | 1 | 18,700 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | — | — | 17,800 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Kia Telluride
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,232,304 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
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 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
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2023 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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