2024 Kia Telluride: common problems and reliability
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217 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Telluride?The 2024 Kia Telluride has 217 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and visibility/wiper.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Kia Telluride vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Telluride?
Across the 6 Telluride model years we track, complaint volume runs from 207 (2023) to 761 (2020). With 217 complaints, the 2024 Telluride sits below 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 2024 Telluride
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 24V077000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
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.
structure:exterior trim
Campaign 25V494000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
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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.
Other Telluride model years
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