How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA lists 75 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Telluride, which is 23% of the 324 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia Telluride's electrical system?

Yes. Recall 22V344000 covers excess adhesive on a circuit board causing a blank instrument cluster, and recall 21V577000 covers a software update for an LCD display that may stay blank after startup.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2022 Telluride?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2022 Telluride is 28,000 miles.

Has the 2022 Telluride's electrical system caused any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury associated with electrical system complaints on the 2022 Telluride.

How does the 2022 Telluride compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2022 model's electrical complaints make up 23% of its total complaints, close to 2023 (24%) and 2024 (22%), but lower than the 2020 model year's 31%.

2022 Kia Telluride Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 75 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Kia Telluride, 23% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 28,000. Two related recalls (22V344000 and 21V577000) cover instrument cluster display and software issues.

Electrical System complaints: 75; 23% of 324
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 28,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument cluster LCD screen goes completely black on startup, hiding speed, fuel level, and gear information.
Cluster display blackout intermittently returns after opening and closing doors or after a firmware flash that did not fix it.
Loss of the instrument display also disables driver-assist feedback, including lane assist, cruise control, and forward collision warnings.
One owner reported an electrical fire under the passenger seat, with smoke and a strong smell coming through the vents while driving.
One owner reported the vehicle jerking and suddenly accelerating while in park, resulting in a crash into a garage door.

When 2022 Kia Telluride electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 14, 2021, latest Sep 16, 2026.

75 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2021 (13).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Kia Telluride

NHTSA 22V344000May 17, 2022Electrical System3,596 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Kia 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."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
NHTSA 21V577000Jul 28, 2021Electrical System5,143 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Kia 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."
Risk: A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.

Electrical System complaints by Telluride model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2020233 (31%)
202149 (13%)
202275 (23%)
202350 (24%)
202447 (22%)
202523 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Kia Telluride?: NHTSA lists 75 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Telluride, which is 23% of the 324 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia Telluride's electrical system?: Yes. Recall 22V344000 covers excess adhesive on a circuit board causing a blank instrument cluster, and recall 21V577000 covers a software update for an LCD display that may stay blank after startup.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2022 Telluride?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2022 Telluride is 28,000 miles.
Has the 2022 Telluride's electrical system caused any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury associated with electrical system complaints on the 2022 Telluride.
How does the 2022 Telluride compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2022 model's electrical complaints make up 23% of its total complaints, close to 2023 (24%) and 2024 (22%), but lower than the 2020 model year's 31%.