2024 Kia Telluride problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 217 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Kia Telluride, filed between 2023-07-31 and 2026-09-22. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (47, 22%), visibility/wiper (29, 13%) and forward collision avoidance (28, 13%). Owners reported 6 crashes, 2 fires and 4 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2024 Kia Telluride complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 61 | 28% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 47 | 22% | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 13% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | 13% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 27 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 7% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 12 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 9 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 47 complaints
- 47 complaints of 217 (22%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 8 of them also name the vehicle speed control; owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Telluride covers this system.
Visibility/wiper: 29 complaints
- 29 complaints of 217 (13%) name the visibility/wiper — the windshield, windows, mirrors, wipers and defrosters.
- 6 of them also name the unknown or other; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Telluride covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 217 (13%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 8 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 4 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Telluride covers this system.
Structure: 27 complaints
- 27 complaints of 217 (12%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- 2 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 1 crash and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2024 Kia Telluride; the recall, campaign 25V494000, says: “The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.”
Vehicle speed control: 16 complaints
- 16 complaints of 217 (7%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 8 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Telluride covers this system.
Engine: 15 complaints
- 15 complaints of 217 (7%) name the engine.
- 3 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2024 Kia Telluride; the recall, campaign 24V077000, says: “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.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 86 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 44 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TELLURIDE, model year 2024. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2024 Kia Telluride recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Telluride?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2024 Kia Telluride's most common problem areas are the electrical system (47 of 217 complaints), visibility/wiper (29 of 217 complaints) and forward collision avoidance (28 of 217 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?
NHTSA has 217 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Kia Telluride, including 6 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Kia Telluride's problems?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2024 Kia Telluride; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.