How many recalls does the Kia Telluride have?

The Kia Telluride has 12 NHTSA recalls on record covering various safety-related defects.

What should I do if my Kia Telluride has a recall?

Contact your nearest Kia dealer to schedule a free recall repair. If your vehicle has a recurring defect that the dealer cannot fix, you may have a lemon law claim.

Can I get a refund if my Kia Telluride is a lemon?

Yes. Under most state lemon laws and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, if your Kia Telluride has a substantial defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a full refund or replacement vehicle.

Kia Telluride Recall History

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW (2023) – 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 de
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM (2023) – Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (2022) – 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (2020) – Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminat
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS (2020) – Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT (2020) – 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 P
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (2022) – 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. A
TRAILER HITCHES (2020) – 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
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER (2020) – Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (2021) – Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint s
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL (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 eng
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST (2020) – 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 dri