2024 Kia Telluride Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 Telluride years
The 2024 Kia Telluride ranks 2nd worst out of 6 model years, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 217 NHTSA complaints, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Telluride years. Electrical System issues are the top problem area, at 47 complaints (22% share).
- Complaints
- 217
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 25 hwy
Top 2024 Kia Telluride problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other63 (29%)
- Electrical System47 (22%)
- Structure & Body37 (17%)
- Engine34 (16%)
- Visibility & Wipers34 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras31 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (6%)
- Lane Departure12 (6%)
- Brakes11 (5%)
- Seat Belts8 (4%)
What owners report
- Front passenger seat wiring or motor smokes and catches fire while driving, sometimes after a recall repair was already performed.
- Vehicle left in park on an incline reportedly rolled away on its own after the driver exited.
- Owners report flames coming from the driver's side interior while the vehicle was parked and turned off, with no warning lights illuminated beforehand.
- Brakes reportedly failed to stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- Windshields develop small rock chips that quickly spread into long cracks within hours or days of a minor impact.
- A second-row seatbelt's lower attachment bolt came loose and fell out when a passenger tried to buckle up.
2024 Kia Telluride recalls
5 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.
2024 Kia Telluride fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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.
2024 compared with other Telluride years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Kia Telluride reliable?
- Relative to other Telluride model years, the 2024 ranks 2nd worst out of 6 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 217 NHTSA complaints. NHTSA data classifies it as an Avoid year compared to the 2021 and 2023 Tellurides, which score much lower.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Kia Telluride?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 47 complaints, or 22% of all complaints, and includes 1 crash and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 1,748 miles.
- Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2024 Telluride, covering front power seat motor fire risk, door belt molding detachment, driveshaft roll-away risk in park, and engine valve springs that may break while driving.
- How many complaints and crashes does NHTSA list for the 2024 Telluride?
- NHTSA lists 217 complaints for the 2024 Telluride, with 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries reported, and 0 deaths.
- How does the 2024 Telluride compare to other years for fuel economy?
- The 2024 Telluride gets an EPA-rated 21 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.