2022 Kia Telluride Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#3 most-complained of 6 Telluride years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Kia Telluride has 324 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #3 highest of 6 Telluride model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (92 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes, 4 fires, and 9 injuries.
- Complaints
- 324
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19.5 city / 25 hwy
Top 2022 Kia Telluride problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers92 (28%)
- Other82 (25%)
- Electrical System75 (23%)
- Engine37 (11%)
- Structure & Body32 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain26 (8%)
- Brakes16 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (3%)
- Seat Belts8 (2%)
2022 Kia Telluride recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V430000Jul 2, 2026Structure & Body462,869 vehiclesPark Outside
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Kia 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.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
- NHTSA 24V407000Jun 5, 2024Structure & Body462,869 vehiclesPark Outside
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Kia 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.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
- NHTSA 24V214000Mar 20, 2024Transmission & Powertrain427,407 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Kia 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.
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
2022 Kia Telluride fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Telluride years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Kia Telluride a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Kia Telluride ranks #3 of 6 among Telluride model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 324 complaints and 7 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Telluride?
- The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (92 complaints), electrical system (75 complaints), and engine (37 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 34,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Telluride, most recently reported 2026, covering structure & body, transmission & powertrain, suspension, wheels & tires, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Kia Telluride?
- EPA rates the 2022 Kia Telluride at 22 MPG combined (19.5 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.