2022 Kia Telluride: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Telluride years.
324 owner complaints, most about visibility/wiper. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Telluride?The 2022 Kia Telluride has 324 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Kia Telluride vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Telluride years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Telluride?
Across the 6 Telluride model years we track, complaint volume runs from 207 (2023) to 761 (2020). With 324 complaints, the 2022 Telluride sits about the same as the model's median of 324.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 Telluride
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 21V577000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 22V344000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Campaign 22V509000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
trailer hitches
Campaign 22V626000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
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power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 24V214000Kia 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.
seats:front assembly:power adjust
Campaign 24V407000Kia 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.
seats:front assembly:power adjust
Campaign 26V430000Kia 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Telluride. See the full Telluride owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Telluride listings typically run $25,500–$35,248.
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