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2024 Kia Telluride Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Kia Telluride, 22% of the 217 total complaints filed for the year. The dominant pattern is the instrument cluster/panoramic display going black, with median mileage at failure of 1,748. No related recall is listed in the data.

Electrical System complaints
47
22% of 217
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
1,748 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • The panoramic instrument cluster or driver display goes completely black without warning, hiding speed, RPM, fuel level, and warning indicators.
  • Some owners report the blackout happens while parked and restarting the engine, with the screen staying blank on startup.
  • When the display fails, safety features like blind-spot warnings and navigation stop working along with it.
  • One owner reported the front passenger seat emitted thick smoke and caught fire while driving, despite a prior recall repair said to address the issue.
  • A few owners needed to power the vehicle off and restart it, or use the physical key instead of the push-button start, to restore function.

When 2024 Kia Telluride electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 17, 2024, latest Sep 2, 2026.

2024 Kia Telluride electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2024Apr 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025May 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Kia Telluride

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Telluride model year

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

  1. 2020233 (31%)
  2. 202149 (13%)
  3. 202275 (23%)
  4. 202350 (24%)
  5. 202447 (22%)
  6. 202523 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2024 Kia Telluride?
NHTSA lists 47 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Telluride, which is 22% of the 217 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Kia Telluride electrical system?
The data provided shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2024 Telluride.
What is the main electrical problem reported on the 2024 Telluride?
The most common pattern in owner complaints is the instrument cluster or panoramic display going black, cutting off speed, fuel, and warning information, with a median mileage at failure of 1,748.
Has the electrical issue caused any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2024 Telluride includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported complaints.
Is the 2024 Telluride's electrical complaint rate high compared to other years?
The 22% share for 2024 is close to 2022's 23% and 2023's 24%, and lower than 2020's 31%, based on the year-by-year data provided.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.