2023 Kia Telluride Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Kia Telluride has 207 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 6 recalls, ranking 6th of 6 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped from a lower risk score because of a park-outside fire recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 Telluride years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 207
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- 2 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2023 Kia Telluride problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other61 (29%)
- Electrical System50 (24%)
- Visibility & Wipers38 (18%)
- Engine36 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain24 (12%)
- Structure & Body18 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (7%)
- Steering10 (5%)
- Fuel System9 (4%)
- Lane Departure9 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Instrument cluster screens go blank while driving, sometimes with the parking brake engaging on its own.
- Second-row side airbags failed to deploy in a collision due to damaged wire harnesses.
- A fire started near the rear exterior of the vehicle while driving, with no warning lights on.
- Windshields developed cracks or chips with a loud popping sound and no visible impact.
- The engine loses power or hesitates for several seconds when accelerating from a stop or into traffic.
- Door belt molding trim detached while driving, later allowing water to intrude into the cabin.
2023 Kia Telluride recalls
6 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 25V494000Jul 28, 2025Structure & Body201,149 vehicles
Structure:exterior trim
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
- 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.
2023 Kia Telluride fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 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.
2023 compared with other Telluride years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Kia Telluride reliable?
- NHTSA lists 207 complaints and 6 recalls for the 2023 Telluride, and its complaint index is 0, the lowest among the six model years covered. However, its verdict is capped at Caution because of a park-outside fire recall.
- Why is the 2023 Telluride rated Caution instead of Best or Good?
- Its complaint index is the lowest of all six model years, but NHTSA recalls tied to a front power seat motor fire risk require owners to park outside, which caps the verdict at Caution regardless of the complaint count.
- What are the most common problems on the 2023 Kia Telluride?
- Electrical system issues make up 24% of complaints (50 total), followed by visibility and wiper problems at 18% (38 complaints) and engine issues at 17% (36 complaints).
- Does the 2023 Kia Telluride have a fire recall?
- Yes. Two recalls, 26V430000 and 24V407000, address a front power seat motor that may overheat and cause a fire, and both instruct owners to park outside and away from structures until repaired.
- How does the 2023 Telluride compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Telluride ranks 6th worst of 6 years by complaint volume with 207 complaints, but its complaint index of 0 is the lowest, while 2020 has the highest at 761 complaints and an index of 100.