2024 Kia Telluride Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Kia Telluride has 217 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 40, and 5 recalls, ranking 4th worst of 6 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped due to a park-outside fire recall on the front power seat motor.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #4 of 6 Telluride years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 217
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- 2 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2024 Kia Telluride problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front passenger or driver-side seat area emits smoke or catches fire, sometimes even after a recall repair was supposedly completed.
- Vehicle placed in park on an incline rolls away on its own after the driver exits, linked to a driveshaft engagement issue.
- Windshields develop small chips from road debris that quickly spread into long cracks within hours or days of ownership.
- Brakes reportedly fail to stop the vehicle, leading to a crash into a fixed object.
- Suspension bumps and shakes noticeably at very low mileage, making the ride feel unsafe.
- A second-row seatbelt's lower attachment bolt loosens and falls out during use.
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?
- NHTSA lists 217 complaints and a complaint index of 40 for the 2024 Telluride, ranking 4th worst among the 6 model years with data. It carries a Caution verdict.
- Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns, including a park-outside recall for a front power seat motor that can overheat and cause a fire, and one for the engine valve springs breaking while driving.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Telluride?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 47 complaints, a 22% share, 1 crash, 1 fire, and a median mileage at failure of 1,748.
- Should I avoid the 2024 Kia Telluride?
- The 2024 Telluride is rated Caution relative to other Telluride model years, capped from a better verdict because of a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall despite its complaint index of 40.
- How does the 2024 Telluride compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 40 is lower than the 2020 (100) and 2021 (80) model years but higher than the 2023 (0) and 2025 (20), which is rated Best.