2025 Kia Telluride Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Telluride.

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Complaints
67
per 10K Sold
5.4
US Sales
123,281
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2025 Kia Telluride Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:25 mi
#27 complaints

Electrical Faults

#37 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Kia Telluride.

Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Kia Telluride

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~286,642 vehicles.

26V105000Seats:front Assembly:recliner
~85,448 affected

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.

25V745000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~45 affected

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."

25V494000Structure:exterior Trim
~201,149 affected

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

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2025 Kia Telluride — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Kia Telluride reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Kia Telluride has 67 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (10 complaints, avg 25 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints); Seat-Related Issues (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 25 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Kia Telluride?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Kia Telluride include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 286,642 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Kia Telluride?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia Telluride reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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