2022 Kia Telluride Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Kia Telluride, 10% of all complaints for that year. Two of these involved fires and four people were injured. Median mileage at failure was 20,000 miles, and three related recalls cover seat motor fire risk and tow hitch wiring.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 32
- 10% of 324
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Windshields crack or chip on their own, sometimes with low mileage on the car and no clear impact from road debris.
- Front passenger seat components linked to a prior recall repair overheat and produce smoke, burning, or an electrical fire, sometimes while the vehicle is being driven.
- Door locks cycle between locked and unlocked rapidly and unpredictably, both while parked and while driving.
- A tailgate/liftgate safety sensor failed and the liftgate closed unexpectedly, striking an owner and causing injury.
- A sunroof wind deflector broke and knocked the sunroof off its track, leaving it unable to open or close.
- An owner's arm became trapped in the gap between the console and driver's seat, requiring emergency extraction.
When 2022 Kia Telluride body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 20, 2021, latest Sep 4, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Kia Telluride
- 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 22V626000Aug 15, 2022Structure & Body36,417 vehiclesPark Outside
Trailer hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase 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 new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
Structure & Body complaints by Telluride model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2022 Kia Telluride have?
- NHTSA lists 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Telluride, which is 10% of the 324 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2022 Kia Telluride?
- Yes. Three recalls touch this area: campaign 26V430000 and 24V407000 both address front power seat motors that can overheat and cause fire, and campaign 22V626000 covers a tow hitch wiring harness issue. All three advise owners to park outside away from structures until repaired.
- Did any 2022 Telluride Structure & Body complaints involve fire or injury?
- NHTSA data shows 2 fire reports and 4 injuries among the 32 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Telluride.
- At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2022 Telluride is 20,000 miles.
- How does the 2022 Telluride compare to other model years for this problem area?
- The 2022 Telluride's Structure & Body complaints make up 10% of its total complaints, close to the 2020 (9%), 2021 (11%), and 2023 (9%) model years, while 2024 is higher at 17%.