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2022 Kia Telluride

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

NHTSA has issued a “park outside” advisory affecting this model year.

Campaign 26V430000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.

Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
333
+6 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 2, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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9 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 333 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Kia Telluride, most frequently naming the visibility, electrical and engine categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 99 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns cover this model year

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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26V430000NHTSA advisory: park outside

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Jul 2, 2026
462,869 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC374View on NHTSA.gov
24V407000NHTSA advisory: park outside

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Jun 5, 2024
462,869 units potentially affected
The defect: 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, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC316View on NHTSA.gov
24V214000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Mar 20, 2024
427,407 units potentially affected
The defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
The risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC303View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Exterior lighting
Filed Nov 8, 2026

Passenger side headlamp turns on and off intermittently. This is the second time this has happened to my vehicle. First time was melted wiring, was fixed under warranty. Roughly 18 months later the issue is back. Either light turns on and off by itself or I can pop the hood each and every time, wiggle the wires until it turns back on.

NHTSA ID
11776585
Incident
Oct 26, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Nov 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that after refueling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect fuel level. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump and fuel sender failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 61,833.

NHTSA ID
11776157
Incident
Nov 5, 2026
Mileage
61,833 mi
Exterior lightingVisibility
Filed Nov 2, 2026

While parked in my driveway at 0 mph, the windshield cracked near the interior rearview mirror attachment as I adjusted the mirror. I felt and observed it crack with my hand on the mirror. Nothing struck the outside. The cracking appeared to begin at the interior attachment; the underlying cause is UNKNOWN. I requested service in September 2026 at approximately 58,864 miles. The appointment was scheduled for October 12. While waiting, the cracks worsened and mileage exceeded 60,000. The dealer now cites the basic warranty mileage limit to deny coverage despite my earlier report. The dealer confirmed the cracking and water inside the multifunction mirror/sensor cover. The service manager advised against driving currently, because the crack expanded further and now is obstructing the line of sight and water is entering. Safety concerns include visibility, windshield integrity and possible damage to nearby electronics. Electronic damage is UNKNOWN; the dealer reported no current component malfunction. Warning lamps/messages before failure: UNKNOWN. The dealer says a Kia factory representative inspected it and found an "obvious" external impact. I dispute this because it cracked during mirror adjustment without an external strike. Requested findings and photographs identifying the alleged impact point have not been provided; the dealer says findings will appear on the final invoice. Separate glass coverage is capped at $2,500, leaving over $900 out of pocket. Kia USA has not returned its promised 24–48-hour callback, even after an additional loaner week from dealership. The windshield remains unreplaced and available for inspection through the dealer. Please investigate a possible windshield/mirror attachment defect and consider other cracking reports, including allegations concerning 2020–2023 Tellurides in Sanchez v. Kia America. Those disputed allegations do not establish the cause of my failure.

NHTSA ID
11775050
Incident
Sep 20, 2026
Engine
Filed Oct 30, 2026

I have been having issues with my car cutting off at random times. I crunk it up at Walmart and it shut right back off twice. I was on the way to a mechanic yesterday 10/29/26 and it sputtered as if it was going to cut off at any moment. It drinks oil like crazy. I have already had a oil leak that was "fixed" under warranty and the water pump replaced from a leak I never knew about or experienced issues with. The main issue is the random turning off. I can crank it right back up like nothing ever happened. This is a huge safety issue and very concerning.

NHTSA ID
11774610
Incident
Oct 29, 2026
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Oct 29, 2026

My 2022 Kia Telluride LX AWD center screen began failing intermittently around October 2025 and failed completely around August 2026. Dates are approximate; 10/29/2025 represents my estimate of about one year ago, not an exact day. Dealer intake was 10/1/2026 at about 75,000 miles; mileage at first failure is unknown. The screen failure prevents the backup-camera image from displaying in reverse, increasing the risk of striking an unseen person or obstacle. No crash, fire, injury, fatality or police report occurred. I also reported intermittent loss of speedometer information. On 10/22 the dealer confirmed the failed center screen and rear-camera display, but said the cluster worked and it had not reproduced the cluster symptom. A common cause is unproven. Speed and warning lamps at first failure are unknown. The dealer recommended head-unit 96560-S9420CDD replacement for $7,799.79. Replacement is not authorized; I requested preservation of components and diagnostic records. After repeated assistance requests and escalation, Kia's 10/29 response concluded its review and denied warranty coverage without technical findings. Please investigate whether loss of the rear-camera display reflects a safety defect requiring a recall. Kia recalls 21V577/22V344 concern earlier-built 2022 Telluride clusters; my reported 4/1/2022 build is outside their ranges. Other Kia recalls address electrical-noise/voltage-related blank clusters (23V298) and voltage-damaged rear cameras (25V426). These are different components and populations, not proof of coverage or a shared cause. Related litigation, O'Connell v. Kia, 8:26-cv-01291, concerns alleged 2023-2025 cluster failures, not my 2022 head unit. Please assess the failed assembly, electrical circuits, software and field data to determine whether existing recall scopes leave other safety failures unaddressed. Warranty expiration does not resolve that safety question.

NHTSA ID
11774568
Incident
Oct 29, 2025
Engine
Filed Oct 27, 2026

I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a recurring transmission issue with my 2022 Kia Telluride AWD. When descending hills in manual shift mode, the transmission initially provides engine braking but subsequently loses that braking effect. The vehicle then begins accelerating downhill, requiring application of the service brakes to maintain a controlled speed. I recently completed a test drive with a Kia dealership service technician, who personally witnessed and acknowledged the problem. Following that test drive, the head service manager informed me that this issue occurs in some Tellurides following a Kia software update to the transmission. I was further advised that the dealership cannot correct the issue until Kia releases another software update. This response is extremely concerning. I regularly drive in Colorado's mountainous terrain, where predictable engine braking is an important part of controlling vehicle speed during extended descents.

NHTSA ID
11774084
Incident
Sep 30, 2026
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 9, 2026

My low beam passenger side headlight started turning on and off randomly. Now it’s both low and high beams. Some days it is on when I start the vehicle and then turns off while driving and vise versa. Some days there is a dash light with it, and some days there is not. Some days it is out all day, while other days it works all day. Then I can get in the vehicle the next day and it turns on and off sparatically.

NHTSA ID
11770031
Incident
Sep 13, 2026
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats) and 24V407000 (Seats) and the recall repairs were performed. The contact stated that the seats constantly became hot and lowered down while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

NHTSA ID
11769601
Incident
Jun 5, 2024
Mileage
96,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR ARMS AND MECHANISM PARTS REPLACEMENT - (CLOSED & SUPERSEDED BY BOD360/WTY049) - This bulletin is now closed and superseded by BOD360/WTY049. This bulletin provided information to perform a partial replacement of the sunroof wind deflector and mechanism arms on some 2019-2022MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from February 15, 2019 through January 19, 2022. The affected vehicles may experience the sunroof open/close operation inoperative and/or the sunroof wind deflector function inoperative.

TSB_WTY049

VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR ARMS AND MECHANISM PARTS REPLACEMENT (WTY049) - This bulletin provides information associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY049) to diagnose and, if necessary, replace the front sunroof wind deflector arms and certain mechanism components on certain 2020-2022MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 9, 2019, through July 27, 2022. The affected vehicles may experience the sunroof open/close operation inoperative and/or the sunroof wind deflector function inoperative. The warranty coverage for repairs related to the front sunroof wind deflector will be extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.

TSB_ENG270_R1

ENGINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION (REV 1) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing a 2020-2025MY Telluride (ON) vehicle's engine, which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.

WTY049_REIMB

VISIBILITY/WIPER

WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY049) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.

WTY049_OWNR

VISIBILITY/WIPER

WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY049) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to owners for specific repairs related to the front sunroof wind deflector on certain 2020-2022 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through July 27, 2022. For these specific model & model years, Kia will extend the warranty for a condition where the customer is unable to open/close the front sunroof and/or the sunroof wind deflector does not operate or function properly from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.

TSB_ENG270

ENGINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION: This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing a 2020-2025MY Telluride (ON) vehicle's engine, which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption. Follow the flowchart on page 2 in this procedure to repair a vehicle exhibiting excessive oil consumption.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Kia Telluride by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027302060.1
2026000—
20251263056.5
20242295053.7
20232146056.6
2022Viewing3337057.7
20213785057.8
20207817160.6

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.