https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the KIA Telluride. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:55 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#recall-26V430000-kia-kia-telluride-2024 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#recall-26V430000-kia-kia-telluride-2023 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#recall-26V105000-kia-kia-telluride-2025 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2178615 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2178694 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT KIA/HYUNDAI INSPECTED AND FOUND CYLINDER 2 TO NOT FIRE ALONG WITH OIL LEAKING FROM LOWER 02 SENSOR. ENGINE BLOCK HAS HOLE, CYL 2 PISTON AND ROD ARE NO LONGER WITH/IN ENGINE. THIS OCCURED WHILE ACCELERATING ON THE FREEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING THEN LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IT WAS VERY SCARY BEING STUCK ON THE FREEWAY WAS ALMOST HIT MULTIPLE TIMES. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2178284 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oil consumption is excessive causing the vehicle to stall out, exhaust smoke and loose power. Upon several recommendations from the service shop, money has been dumped into repairs that has not resolved the issue. Now, I am adding oil every other week with no oil leaks. I am afraid I will keep dumping unnecessary money into this issue; however, I am more concerned I may eventually stall out on the https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2178309 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I attempted to use my sunroof today 2/18/26 and I heard a popping sound and it sounded like something broke. I rolled the sunroof back closed and now the back of the sunroof (moonroof) is now propped open and won't close. I have tried the manual overide for 10 to 15 seconds and it just makes a clicking sound. I am pretty upset as I have only used my sunroof maybe 10 times in the 4 years I have https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2177661 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car is burning over 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles with no leaks, stalls at stop signs and lights. Engine needs to be recalled. No warning lights. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2177291 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Front sunroof suddenly shattered while going down highway. Remaining glass was pushed outward and no sign of impact was seen. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2176868 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cars burns over a quart of oil every 1000 miles. No oil light comes on on ever. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2176121 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I’m writing to report an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s windshield washer system. The washer fluid is not dispensing properly, and as a result, the windshield is not being cleared effectively while driving. This creates a safety concern, especially in poor weather conditions or when road debris accumulates on the windshield. The reduced visibility makes it difficult to drive safely and confident https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2176122 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I’m writing to report an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s windshield washer system. The washer fluid is not dispensing properly, and as a result, the windshield is not being cleared effectively while driving. This creates a safety concern, especially in poor weather conditions or when road debris accumulates on the windshield. The reduced visibility makes it difficult to drive safely and confident https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2175845 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride with 48,409 miles. My wife purchased it new. It has never been sold or transferred. It is fully covered under Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Warranty. What component failed and is it available for inspection? The engine is consuming excessive oil due to failed internal components—likely the piston rings. This has fouled the spark plugs and ca https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2175846 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride with 48,409 miles. My wife purchased it new. It has never been sold or transferred. It is fully covered under Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Warranty. What component failed and is it available for inspection? The engine is consuming excessive oil due to failed internal components—likely the piston rings. This has fouled the spark plugs and ca https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2175644 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The engine’s serpentine belt started to fail prematurely. In cold weather, the engine’s belt would scream for 1 to 5 minutes when warming up the engine (under no load and not moving). The belt had less than 40,000 miles on it (when Kia expects it to go 80,000 miles). https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2175478 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT At approximately 94,000 miles, my 2020 Kia Telluride EX experienced a significant internal engine failure. The vehicle was properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule, including regular oil changes. A professional inspection required engine teardown. During inspection, the piston for Cylinder 6 was removed. The oil control ring was found to be stuck and https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2175518 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2020 Kia telluride is Snow White Pearl. A few years ago the area above the windshield and below the sunroof started to chip off. When having recalls serviced I ask what Kia was going about the defective paint. I was told?”nothing”. I have research this issue several times online and it seems that the issue is prevalent in Snow White Pearl Kia vehicles. I was told by the service manager tha https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2174164 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check engine light is on and reading code P07104. The vehicle has been diagnosed and it was found the torque converter is slipping and the technician recommends replacing the transmission. The anti-freeze has been low over the past 30 days and must be leaking internally. I have had to add anti-freeze twice during that time. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173997 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 28, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kia of Fayetteville for brake pads, rotor replacement, and brake fluid service. I paid approximately $900 for these services and was provided a dealership loaner vehicle. Upon entering the loaner vehicle, I discovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle as I was gathering my items. The firearm’s serial numbers appeared to be scratched off. Law enforceme https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173998 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 28, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kia of Fayetteville for brake pads, rotor replacement, and brake fluid service. I paid approximately $900 for these services and was provided a dealership loaner vehicle. Upon entering the loaner vehicle, I discovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle as I was gathering my items. The firearm’s serial numbers appeared to be scratched off. Law enforceme https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173999 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 28, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kia of Fayetteville for brake pads, rotor replacement, and brake fluid service. I paid approximately $900 for these services and was provided a dealership loaner vehicle. Upon entering the loaner vehicle, I discovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle as I was gathering my items. The firearm’s serial numbers appeared to be scratched off. Law enforceme https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2174299 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V494000 (STRUCTURE); and then received notification that the remedy was available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173593 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption between oil changes, requiring frequent oil top-offs well before the manufacturer’s recommended service interval. No external oil leaks were identified when the vehicle had approximately 91,000 miles. At approximately 118,000 miles, the issue was identified during normal operation and routine maintenance, at which time potential engine-related https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173990 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle fire causing a total loss to vehicle and home https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173991 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle fire causing a total loss to vehicle and home https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173689 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The seat belt buckle in the driver position is failing to latch. It has to be pushed in multiple times in a row and very hard to get the seat belt buckle firmly latched. There has also been more than 1 occasion that I have been driving and all of a sudden the seat belt unbuckles and my seat belt not buckled light and dinging goes off. So it seemed it was fully buckled, but was not. This would be h https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173570 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rodent damage to floor harness of brand new car. Per service advisor this is a common issue with newer cars due to the use of soy based wiring which attracts rodents. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173045 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component/System Failure: The engine and lubrication system appear to be malfunctioning. The vehicle has repeatedly experienced sudden engine shutdown while stopped at traffic lights and during low-speed operation. The dealership has identified oil leakage involving the oil pan and oil filter housing and has indicated there may be an internal oil leak within the engine. The vehicle is available fo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2173046 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component/System Failure: The engine and lubrication system appear to be malfunctioning. The vehicle has repeatedly experienced sudden engine shutdown while stopped at traffic lights and during low-speed operation. The dealership has identified oil leakage involving the oil pan and oil filter housing and has indicated there may be an internal oil leak within the engine. The vehicle is available fo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride https://plaincars.com/make/kia-telluride#complaint-2172622 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT For some time, I was noticing that my 2020 Kia Telluride was consuming excessive amounts of motor oil - at least one quart per 1000 miles. I have had my car serviced regularly by a certified reputable mechanic and scheduled oil changes and other required service every 5000 miles. At around 69,100 miles the check engine light appeared and I immediately took the car in for service. I was advised