Is windshield cracking common on the 2023 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA lists 38 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 Telluride, making up 18% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year, and most describe windshield cracking.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Telluride windshield?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2023 Telluride.

At what mileage do 2023 Telluride windshield problems happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,200 miles, though several owners reported cracks appearing much earlier.

Do these windshield complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 2023 Telluride's Visibility & Wipers complaints.

How does 2023 compare to other Telluride years for this issue?

The 2023 Telluride's 18% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2021 (24%) and 2022 (28%), but similar to 2020 (20%) and 2024 (16%).

2023 Kia Telluride Visibility & Wipers Problems

Windshield cracking is the dominant Visibility & Wipers issue on the 2023 Kia Telluride, with 38 complaints (18% of the year's 207 total complaints) and no related recalls. Owners typically report cracks appearing with no clear impact, at a median 38,200 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 38; 18% of 207
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields develop a sudden crack after a popping or cracking sound while driving, with no visible impact from debris.
Small chips near the edge of the windshield spread into long cracks, sometimes beyond repair, within weeks of purchase.
Cracks appear on very low-mileage vehicles, including cars with only a few hundred to a few thousand miles.
Some owners report the windshield cracking while the vehicle was parked and not driven for several days.
Multiple owners describe the glass as unusually thin or fragile compared to windshields on other vehicles.
Dealers reportedly denied warranty claims for windshield cracking, calling it not covered.

When 2023 Kia Telluride visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2023, latest Sep 3, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2023 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2023 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 windshield cracking common on the 2023 Kia Telluride?: NHTSA lists 38 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 Telluride, making up 18% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year, and most describe windshield cracking.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Telluride windshield?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2023 Telluride.
At what mileage do 2023 Telluride windshield problems happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,200 miles, though several owners reported cracks appearing much earlier.
Do these windshield complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 2023 Telluride's Visibility & Wipers complaints.
How does 2023 compare to other Telluride years for this issue?: The 2023 Telluride's 18% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2021 (24%) and 2022 (28%), but similar to 2020 (20%) and 2024 (16%).