NHTSA has 209 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Kia Telluride[1]. The electrical system is the biggest named group, with 50 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Unknown or other. 60 complaints[6]. These reports do not point to one clear part, so there is little to say about them.
- Electrical system. 50 complaints[2]. Owners describe the driver display going dark and staying off, sometimes more than once in a short time. Some say they lost key information while driving.
- Visibility and wipers. 29 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe windshield cracks that start from a tiny chip or from nothing they could see, then spread. Some say it happened early on, with only a few hundred to a few thousand miles on the car.
- Engine. 26 complaints[8]. Owners describe the car losing power while accelerating, such as pulling into traffic or climbing a hill. Some say power came back after several seconds, or after stopping and restarting the car.
- Power train. 24 complaints[9]. Owners describe hesitation or a lost push from the pedal in slippery conditions, and rough shifting at low speed on a nearly new car.
- Speed control. 14 complaints[10]. The reports are about how the car holds or changes its speed.
- Forward collision avoidance. 14 complaints[11]. The reports are about the forward collision avoidance system.
- Structure. 14 complaints[12]. The reports are about the body of the vehicle.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2023 Telluride is necessarily included.
- Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust (26V430), July 2026. About 462,869 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Structure › Exterior Trim (25V494), July 2025. About 201,149 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust (24V407), June 2024. About 462,869 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (24V214), March 2024. About 427,407 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (23V298), April 2023. About 108,936 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Air Bags › Side/Window (23V035), January 2023. About 31,943 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Telluride with electric motor[21] | 291 hp |
| 2023 Kia Telluride with 3.8L 6-cylinder[22] | 291 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELLURIDE 4DR SUV[23] | 197 in | 78 in | 69 in | 114 in | 4,343 lb |
How 2023 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 776 | 7 |
| 2021 | 373 | 5 |
| 2022 | 327 | 7 |
| 2023 | 209 | 6 |
| 2024 | 222 | 5 |
| 2025 | 122 | 3 |
| 2027 | 43 | 3 |
NHTSA's counts for the Telluride show 209 complaints and 6 recalls for 2023[3]. Among the 7 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 4 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (43) and the most are for 2020 (776)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2023 Telluride?
The 2023 Telluride has a real list of owner complaints, with 209 on file[1]. Electrical system reports are the largest named group at 50[2], followed by windshield and wiper reports at 29[7]. The engine group has 26[8], and some of the stories we read describe power dropping out while driving. Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so use them as a guide to what to check. Before you buy, read the Recalls section, test the driver display, and ask about any windshield history.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Telluride?
- NHTSA lists 209 complaints[1]. The electrical system has 50[2], visibility and wipers 29[7], and the engine 26[8].
- Does the 2023 Kia Telluride have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 6 recalls for 2023[3]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Kia Telluride?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2023 Kia Telluride reliable?
- Owners filed 209 complaints[1], and the electrical system is the biggest named group at 50[2]. Check the by-year section to see how 2023 sits next to other years.
- Which Telluride year is best?
- The by-year comparison section of this page shows complaints and recalls side by side for each year, including 2023 with 209 complaints[3].
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Kia Telluride
Compare all model years of the Kia Telluride
Other Kia models from 2023
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 209 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Kia Telluride (6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 50 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 19,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Kia Telluride model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Telluride FWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 60 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 29 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 27,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 24 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V430, filed July 2, 2026: Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V494, filed July 28, 2025: Structure › Exterior Trim. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V407, filed June 5, 2024: Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V214, filed March 20, 2024: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V298, filed April 26, 2023: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V035, filed January 29, 2023: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Telluride AWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2023 Kia Telluride with electric motor: rated 291 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2023 Kia Telluride with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 291 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TELLURIDE 4DR SUV: length 197 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,343 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov