Kia Telluride AWD
Kia · Cars · 2024
Kia Telluride AWD
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17 complaints
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product.specifications
specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg18
specs.highway_mpg24
specs.combined_mpg20
specs.annual_fuel_cost$3400
specs.ghg_score4 / 10
specs.g_engine_drivetrain
specs.engine_size3.8 L
specs.cylinders6
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmissionAutomatic (S8)
specs.drivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
CO₂442 g/mi
specs.g_classification
specs.vehicle_classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4×4

specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

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KIA TELLURIDE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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While driving the LCD screens would go blank intermittently. Sometimes staying off for 30 secs or more. I could still hear sound and could control volume. This has happened on two different occasions while traveling to work. I have a 35 minute commute on interstate highways.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Dashboard display is black. Therefore, the odometer and speedometer are not visible. I cannot tell how fast I’m driving which is unsafe. I called the Naperville and Elmhurst locations and they did not deem the issue a priority to diagnose today.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally complain about an ongoing issue with my 2024 Kia Telluride, which has experienced four separate windshield cracks in a little over two years of ownership. This frequency is excessive and well beyond what I would consider normal wear and tear for a vehicle of this class and price point. Each incident occurred during routine driving conditions, such as normal highway or city travel. In all cases, the impacts involved very small rocks or road debris, not large objects, construction hazards, or extreme driving situations. These are conditions that most vehicles encounter regularly without sustaining immediate windshield damage. The repeated cracking raises serious concerns about the durability, thickness, or overall quality of the windshield glass used in the Telluride. Having to repair or replace a windshield this often is both inconvenient and costly, and it undermines confidence in the vehicle’s design and materials. A windshield should be able to withstand minor impacts from small debris without cracking so easily. I chose the Kia Telluride based on its reputation for safety, quality, and reliability. However, this recurring issue has been frustrating and disappointing, especially given the relatively short ownership period and normal driving conditions involved. I respectfully request that Kia review this matter and consider whether there is a known defect or design issue with the windshield on the Telluride. I would also appreciate assistance, goodwill consideration, or guidance on how Kia plans to address this concern for customers experiencing similar problems. Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to your response and a resolution that reflects Kia’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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I have been waiting for KIA to repair this recall for over 4 weeks. The local dealership states that the part is on backorder and hasn't arrived yet.
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2024 STRUCTURE:BODY
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Multiple door belt molding trims from two doors on my 2024 Kia Telluride detached from the vehicle, which is the subject of safety recall SC347 (NHTSA 25V494). The detached trim piece falls onto the roadway while driving, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. The defect was confirmed by a Kia dealership, which documented the issue and acknowledged it falls under the active safety recall. I first brought the vehicle to the dealer on February 10, 2026 to have the recall repair performed. The dealer informed me the replacement parts are on backorder and didn’t provide or recommend a temporary rental. As of today, May 11, 2026 — over three months later — the repair has not been completed and no estimated completion date has been given. I have called back to ask the parts department at my service center for an ETA but they are only able to tell me that the replacement parts are still on back order. The failed component is the exterior door belt molding face plate, which is available for inspection at the dealership. Prior to full detachment, symptoms included the trim appearing visually loose and producing rattling and wind noise. My safety concern is that I am being forced to drive an unrepaired vehicle with a known safety defect because Kia has failed to supply adequate parts to complete this federally mandated recall repair in a timely manner.
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe8 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 17 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 97. 3 data points. v3 scoring.
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