Is the 2022 Kia Telluride windshield known to crack easily?

NHTSA lists 92 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Telluride, 28% of all complaints filed for that year, with many owners describing cracks or chips forming from minor road debris or with no visible cause.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia Telluride windshield?

No related recall is listed for this issue on the 2022 Kia Telluride.

At what mileage do these windshield issues happen?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Telluride is 29,089 miles, though several sample complaints describe issues within days of purchase.

Are crashes or injuries linked to this issue?

NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Kia Telluride.

How does 2022 compare to other Telluride model years for this issue?

The 2022 Telluride has the highest share at 28%, compared to 24% in 2021, 20% in 2020, 18% in 2023, 16% in 2024, and 18% in 2025.

2022 Kia Telluride Visibility & Wipers Problems

92 complaints about Visibility & Wipers were filed for the 2022 Kia Telluride, 28% of that year's 324 total complaints — the highest share of any model year from 2020-2025. No related recall exists for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 92; 28% of 324
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 29,089 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield develops a crack or chip shortly after small rocks or pebbles strike it, with cracks spreading quickly.
Some owners report the windshield cracking or shattering with no visible impact or object hitting the glass.
Multiple owners describe the problem occurring within days or weeks of purchase, often with very low mileage on the vehicle.
Several complaints describe numerous small chips accumulating across the windshield, reducing visibility for the driver.
Owners report cracks appearing directly in the driver's line of sight, raising safety concerns.

When 2022 Kia Telluride visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2021, latest Sep 4, 2026.

92 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Sep 2026; peak May 2022 (7).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Kia Telluride

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Telluride model year

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

2020150 (20%)
202186 (24%)
202292 (28%)
202338 (18%)
202434 (16%)
202520 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia Telluride windshield known to crack easily?: NHTSA lists 92 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Telluride, 28% of all complaints filed for that year, with many owners describing cracks or chips forming from minor road debris or with no visible cause.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia Telluride windshield?: No related recall is listed for this issue on the 2022 Kia Telluride.
At what mileage do these windshield issues happen?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Telluride is 29,089 miles, though several sample complaints describe issues within days of purchase.
Are crashes or injuries linked to this issue?: NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Kia Telluride.
How does 2022 compare to other Telluride model years for this issue?: The 2022 Telluride has the highest share at 28%, compared to 24% in 2021, 20% in 2020, 18% in 2023, 16% in 2024, and 18% in 2025.