NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Kia Telluride[1]. The biggest named groups are the electrical system and the windshield, so those are worth a close look before you buy[2][3].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA file, biggest first. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.
- Unknown or other. 63 complaints[7]. These reports do not point to one specific part, so there is no single story to retell.
- Electrical system. 50 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the digital instrument panel going dark. Speed, warnings and safety alerts disappear from view, even though the car still starts and drives. Some say it kept happening after dealer visits.
- Visibility and wipers. 29 complaints[3]. Owners describe a small chip from road debris that grows into a long crack within hours or days. Some say it happened in the first weeks of ownership, and some say a dealer would not cover it.
- Forward collision avoidance. 28 complaints[8]. Owners describe the automatic braking or collision alerts triggering when nothing is in the way, including while backing up. Some of these reports also mention the blank instrument panel.
- Structure. 27 complaints[9]. Owners describe exterior trim around the side windows peeling away or coming loose. They worry about it flying off into traffic, and some say replacement parts were on backorder.
Smaller groups include the engine with 18 complaints[10], speed control with 16[11] and the power train with 15[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 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]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (24V077), February 2024. About 2,872 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Telluride with 3.8L 6-cylinder[20] | 291 hp |
How 2024 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 222 complaints and 5 recalls for 2024[4]. Among the 7 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 3 have more[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (43) and the most are for 2020 (776)[4]. 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 2024 Telluride?
The complaint file for this model year is not small, at 222 reports[1]. The electrical system is the largest named group with 50 complaints[2]. The visibility and wiper group adds 29 more complaints[3]. Before you buy, check that the instrument panel works and look closely at the glass and window trim. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so use them to compare years of the same model rather than different cars.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Telluride?
- The largest named group in the NHTSA file is the electrical system with 50 complaints[2]. Visibility and wipers follow with 29[3], then forward collision avoidance with 28[8] and structure with 27[9].
- Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
- Yes. The by-year fact lists 5 recalls for this model year[4]. The Recalls section of this page lists each one by its code.
- How many complaints has the 2024 Kia Telluride received?
- NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners, and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
- What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Telluride get?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA ratings and the annual fuel cost. Those figures are generated from EPA data.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file for the 2024 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 (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 29 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). 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 / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. 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
- 63 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 28 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 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 24V077, filed February 7, 2024: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Telluride AWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. 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, 2024 Kia Telluride with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 291 hp. www.epa.gov