2025 Kia Telluride: common problems and reliability
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113 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Telluride?The 2025 Kia Telluride has 113 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Kia Telluride vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Telluride?
Across the 6 Telluride model years we track, complaint volume runs from 207 (2023) to 761 (2020). With 113 complaints, the 2025 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 2025 Telluride
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.
tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Campaign 25V745000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are 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."
seats:front assembly:recliner
Campaign 26V105000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
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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