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US recalls (5)
Park outsideSeats: front assembly, power adjust
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Seats: front assembly, power adjust
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Structure: exterior trim
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (6)
Show 6 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2026-07-03 · campaign 2026-327
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Kia dealer during service campaign RC207 (Transport Canada recall number 2024-323) may not have been done correctly and/or may not be effective. As a result, another repair is required.
Under certain conditions, the switch for the driver- and/or passenger-front power seat motor(s) could become stuck and cause the seat motor(s) not to stop. If this happens, the motor(s) could overheat.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-323. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A seat motor that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Kia advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an electronic fuse for the power seats.
Structure
2025-07-30 · campaign 2025-400
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the exterior trim piece below the window on each door may not be properly attached. As a result, the face plate could loosen from the exterior trim pieces and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the exterior trim piece below the window on each door.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-549
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Electrical
2024-06-06 · campaign 2024-323
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the switch for the driver- and/or passenger-front power seat motor(s) could become stuck and cause the seat motor(s) not to stop. If this happens, the motor(s) could overheat.
Safety Risk:
A seat motor that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective actions:
Kia advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install a bracket for the power seat switch cover(s). The dealer will also replace the seat adjustment knob(s).
Powertrain
2024-03-22 · campaign 2024-187
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the axle shaft(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) splines could become damaged. If this happens, the vehicle could move when it's parked and the parking brake isn't applied.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the electronic parking brake software. To reduce the safety risk, Kia recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park.
Powertrain
2024-02-08 · campaign 2024-072 · 144 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine valve springs could break. As a result, the engine could fail and oil could leak onto hot components in the engine compartment.
Safety Risk:
An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine.
Owner complaints (224)
Owners filed 224 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Telluride (6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 224).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 64 | |
| Electrical system | 50 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | |
| Structure | 28 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | |
| Power train | 15 | |
| Engine | 15 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Kia Telluride.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Kia Telluride version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Telluride AWD 3.8 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Telluride FWD 3.8 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
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