SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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.govOverview
Our database contains 315 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 89 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | 4 | 19 |
| Oct 2021 | 2 | 21 |
| Nov 2021 | 1 | 22 |
| Dec 2021 | 4 | 26 |
| Jan 2022 | 3 | 29 |
| Feb 2022 | 2 | 31 |
| Mar 2022 | 11 | 42 |
| Apr 2022 | 8 | 50 |
| May 2022 | 12 | 62 |
| Jun 2022 | 9 | 71 |
| Jul 2022 | 10 | 81 |
| Aug 2022 | 10 | 91 |
| Sep 2022 | 14 | 105 |
| Oct 2022 | 6 | 111 |
| Nov 2022 | 6 | 117 |
| Dec 2022 | 5 | 122 |
| Jan 2023 | 6 | 128 |
| Feb 2023 | 4 | 132 |
| Mar 2023 | 3 | 135 |
| Apr 2023 | 6 | 141 |
| May 2023 | 3 | 144 |
| Jun 2023 | 4 | 148 |
| Jul 2023 | 10 | 158 |
| Aug 2023 | 9 | 167 |
| Sep 2023 | 3 | 170 |
| Oct 2023 | 2 | 172 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 173 |
| Dec 2023 | 2 | 175 |
| Jan 2024 | 4 | 179 |
| Feb 2024 | 3 | 182 |
| Mar 2024 | 7 | 189 |
| Apr 2024 | 4 | 193 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 194 |
| Jun 2024 | 2 | 196 |
| Jul 2024 | 6 | 202 |
| Aug 2024 | 8 | 210 |
| Sep 2024 | 4 | 214 |
| Oct 2024 | 4 | 218 |
| Nov 2024 | 2 | 220 |
| Dec 2024 | 2 | 222 |
| Jan 2025 | 6 | 228 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 | 230 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 | 232 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | 234 |
| May 2025 | 3 | 237 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 | 239 |
| Jul 2025 | 4 | 243 |
| Aug 2025 | 3 | 246 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | 250 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 | 255 |
| Nov 2025 | 6 | 261 |
| Dec 2025 | 6 | 267 |
| Jan 2026 | 10 | 277 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 | 282 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 | 289 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 | 293 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 299 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 | 305 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 311 |
| Aug 2026 | 4 | 315 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Visibility9228.8%
- Electrical6721.0%
- Engine299.1%
- Powertrain (other)247.5%
- Driver assistance206.3%
- Body & structure196.0%
- Brakes154.7%
- Interior & seats123.8%
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
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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Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Just started the car and the whole dashboard went blank, no speedometer, gas tank, nothing is showing like the whole dashboard died on us while driving
- NHTSA ID
- 11755746
- Incident
- Jul 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while stopped on several occasions, the Auto START/STOP feature was activated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart without any further issues. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three separate occasions; however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11755180
- Incident
- Apr 15, 2023
- Mileage
- 12,000 mi
Digital instrument cluster disappears upon startup of vehicle. Happened today August 4, 2026. When the digital instrument cluster disappears, the gas cap is also unable to be opened. Getting out of the vehicle and locking the vehicle and then getting back in and restarting the vehicle resets the system. I found this fix after the first time this happened in 2023 by googling and there were so many complaints a forum had been made about it. This is approximately the fifth or sixth time this has happened since purchase of the vehicle in 2022. Previous year 2022 models have a recall for the same problem, my Telluride is not included in that recall as it was built approximately a month after the recall dates. Was able to report the information to my dealer today and have it documented, previous attempt attempts to have them documented at the service department have been denied and was given the reason of “there’s nowhere to put that information if you don’t bring the car in”.
- NHTSA ID
- 11754735
- Incident
- Aug 4, 2026
When turning the vehicle, say on to another road and not coming to a full stop, when you accelerate it doesn't want to accelerate, you press the pedal down gradually until all of a sudden it jumps to 2 or 3000 rpms and goes. Previously when we had this issue it was the AWD coupler that was fixed 1 to 2 years ago. My vehicle was inspected just before my warranty was up at around 98000 miles, I waited 8 hours for them to tell me they couldn't recreate the issue, I got in the vehicle and went to leave and had the same issue, turned around had their Lead Technician Zach ride with me and recreated the issue for him, he acknowledged that when I was accelerating the RPMs were not increasing, they kept my vehicle another 5 days after stating the first day they had to open a case with the Tech Line and do a flight diagnostic, after very poor communication over those days and the dealership telling me that the Tech line said if they couldn't recreate it there was nothing they could do, I finally called the Kia Customer Care line to ask for the Case number, the Kia Customer Care line stated that no where in the case did it state a Technician went on a ride along with me and experienced the issue and they also stated that Kia Tech line did not tell them there was nothing more they could do they asked them to keep trying to recreate the issue, eventually after having the vehicle for 6 days I finally had to go get my vehicle back. After 6 days of poor communication and no resolution. I have researched online regarding this issue as well and I am not the only one who has experienced this issue in this vehicle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11754591
- Incident
- Jul 23, 2026
The second row of seats folds down and forward while driving, whether or not someone is sitting in them. This feels very unsafe, and I am concerned about how well someone would be restrained by the seat belt in the event of an accident.
- NHTSA ID
- 11752071
- Incident
- Oct 8, 2024
My family came across this recall and notified me. It says that we can search for more information as of XXX, but today is JXXX, and I’m not getting anything via a search. I need to know what to do, other than parking it outdoors. The NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER is 26V430000. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. The info on this website says “Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed XXX.”, but that makes no sense to me. Why wouldn’t owners be notified when this was first posted, XXX ??? The VIN is [XXX] and the MODEL/OPT. CODE is J4232/010. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11751674
- Incident
- Jul 2, 2026
I am the original owner of a 2022 Kia Telluride. Since approximately late September/early October 2025, the vehicle has experienced an intermittent engine stalling condition while stopped and idling. I first reported the issue to my Kia dealership on October 8, 2025, when the vehicle had approximately 59,761 miles. At that time, I advised the dealership the engine had already stalled twice within two weeks. I also sent a photo of the warning lights and suggested they allow the vehicle to idle to recreate the condition. The dealership stated they could not duplicate the problem and returned the vehicle without repairs. The same issue continued over the following months. The check engine light appeared multiple times, including in February and April 2026. My Kia Access app repeatedly reported diagnostic code P21A100 (Cylinder 6 Air/Fuel Ratio Imbalance). The dealership advised they could not repair the vehicle because they could not duplicate the concern. During one visit they repaired two engine oil leaks but stated those were unrelated. On July 8, 2026, the defect escalated. While driving through downtown Cincinnati, the engine stalled at three separate traffic lights. When the engine shut off, the battery, oil, check engine, and seatbelt warning lights illuminated. I had to shift into Park, turn the vehicle completely off, and restart it before it would drive again. This created a significant safety hazard in active traffic. The dealership’s current diagnosis is contaminated fuel, but I am reporting this because the same intermittent stalling condition has been documented with the dealership since October 2025 and has never been resolved. An engine that unexpectedly shuts off in traffic presents a serious safety risk to the driver, passengers, and surrounding motorists.
- NHTSA ID
- 11749731
- Incident
- Jul 8, 2026
Engine rapidly burning oil. Had oil changed as Manufacturer's recommendation, but after exceeding the 100,000 mile warranty and having been 7,000 miles since the last oil change the engine threw a rod and the car stopped while i was driving it. Was told by the Kia Dealer (Fitzgerald Kia in Annapolis) that I needed a $10,000 engine replaced. I am currently working with a lawyer to address this concern.
- NHTSA ID
- 11748854
- Incident
- Jun 12, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET REPLACEMENT (WTY045) - This bulletin provides information regarding the ‘Warranty Extension Program (WTY045)’ for the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the oil filter housing gasket on certain 2020–2025 MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 9, 2019, through June 12, 2025. Under this program, the New Vehicle Warranty coverage for this condition is extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever occurs first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. Affected vehicles may develop an engine oil leak from the oil filter housing gasket. During the extended warranty period, inspect and, if necessary, replace the oil filter housing gasket at no cost to the customer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).
POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 4WD COUPLING NOISE/VIBRATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT) - CLOSED & SUPERSEDED BY CHA129 - This bulletin is now closed and superseded by CHA129. This bulletin provides information to upgrade the 4-Wheel Drive ‘4WD’ system software on certain 2020-2022MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 09, 2019 through September 01, 2022. The affected vehicles may exhibit a noise and/or a vibration, shudder, jerking, binding, or chattering while turning at low speeds (10MPH – 15MPH) located from the 4WD coupling caused by a decrease in the oil friction of the 4WD coupling due to continuous vehicle operation in harsh conditions (high/low ambient temperatures, long time/distance traveling).
POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD COUPLER NOISE/VIBRATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the 4-Wheel Drive ‘4WD’ system software on some 2020-2025MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 08, 2019 through December 17, 2025. The affected vehicles may exhibit a noise and/or a vibration, shudder, jerking, binding, or chattering sensation while turning at low speeds (10MPH – 15MPH). This concern may be caused by decreased oil friction within AWD coupling due to continuous vehicle operation in harsh conditions (high/low ambient temperatures, extended duration / distance driving).
ENGINE
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY045) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to an engine oil leak from the oil filter housing gasket in certain 2020-2025 MY Telluride vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address the oil filter housing gasket leaking condition at no cost to you during this extended warranty period.
ENGINE
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY045) - 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.
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.
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Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
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.