Kia Telluride AWD
Kia · Carros · 2023
Kia Telluride AWD
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40 complaints
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specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg18
specs.highway_mpg24
specs.combined_mpg21
specs.annual_fuel_cost$3200
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
CO₂433 g/mi
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specs.vehicle_classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4×4

specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

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KIA TELLURIDE 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
medium
Engine shuts off without warning while driving. First reported to the dealer on XXX (approximately 12,000 miles) and has continued for 2.5+ years despite repeated repair attempts. Shutoffs typically occur at low speed while decelerating, such as turning into neighborhoods or approaching stops, but have also occurred while coasting at 33 mph on a busy road with cruise control active (August 8, 2025). Frequency has varied from roughly every 1,000 miles to severe clusters: three shutoffs within one hour on June 5, 2025 and again on August 4, 2025, and five in a single day in mid-August 2025. The dealer reproduced the failure with diagnostic equipment connected in August 2024. Most recent events: XXX;XXX (quit while coasting at 20 mph on a busy four-lane road with cruise control engaged);XXX (quit while slowing to turn onto a neighborhood street, 87 degrees F, A/C on high). The vehicle usually restarts immediately, but on August 28, 2025 it would not restart for 5-7 minutes. After restart, cruise control retains its previous set speed, indicating an incomplete power cycle. The dealer (Kia Store East, [XXX]) has attempted repairs since September 2023 under Kia case #XXX, including crank position sensor replacement, MAP sensor replacement (June 2025), and a four-wheel-drive coupler replacement plus software update (October 2025); shutoffs continued after every repair. Historical fault codes include P0068 and B1763. Events have occurred in traffic and at intersections with several near-misses, including one that nearly caused a collision in an intersection on XXX. This is a family vehicle regularly carrying children. Repair orders are available upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2023 SEAT BELTS
low
Airbag/seatbelt dashboard light on.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
Standard vehicle component- shattered window. I was driving on highway I 275 and heard a loud sound, when I investigated I realized that the window in the second row to the right simply just shattered, glass flying everywhere.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2023 SUSPENSION
high
At 30,000 miles, the dealership replaced the right rear shock absorber because I noticed it was clunking when an adult sat in the third row. I just had it serviced at 40,000 miles and I mentioned to the tech that there was a slight clunking sound when making a right-hand turn and accelerating from a stop. The dealership did not notice any issues so did not make any repairs. Now, at 41,500 miles, the clunking is much more noticeable when going over bumps and turning at low speeds.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2023 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, it unexpectedly lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the muffler. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the ECM software had failed and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe1 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 13 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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