2025 Kia Telluride Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2025 Kia Telluride has a complaint index of 20, the lowest among the 6 model years with data, and carries the Best verdict. It has 113 complaints, 3 recalls, and a top problem area of Engine (42% of complaints), with a median mileage at failure of 6,750.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 Telluride years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 113
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2025 Kia Telluride problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine47 (42%)
- Electrical System23 (20%)
- Other22 (19%)
- Visibility & Wipers20 (18%)
- Structure & Body14 (12%)
- Steering8 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (5%)
- Fuel System4 (4%)
- Brakes3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Lane assist has been reported to push and pull the steering wheel and fail to turn on curves, sending the vehicle off the road.
- Owners describe the engine throwing electrical fault codes for months before a fire started in the engine bay.
- Windshields have cracked shortly after purchase or overnight in a garage with no impact reported.
- The transmission has stalled repeatedly at low speeds between about 3 and 10 mph before suddenly accelerating.
- A sunroof has been reported to shatter while driving at highway speed with no impact.
- Some owners report headlights with blind spots and reduced visibility that dealers could not fix.
2025 Kia Telluride recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V105000Feb 23, 2026Structure & Body85,515 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Risk: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V745000Oct 30, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires45 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
- 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.
2025 Kia Telluride fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 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.
2025 compared with other Telluride years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Kia Telluride reliable?
- Among the 6 Telluride model years with data, 2025 has the lowest complaint index (20) and earns a Best verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2025 Kia Telluride have?
- The top problem area is Engine, making up 42% of its 113 complaints, followed by Electrical System (20%) and Visibility & Wipers (18%). Median mileage at failure across the vehicle is 6,750.
- Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: a front seat back frame assembly issue, an incorrect spare tire affecting ABS/ESC, and door belt molding trim that can delaminate.
- How does the 2025 Telluride compare to other years?
- 2025 ranks 5th worst out of 6 years, meaning it has fewer reported problems than 2020 (complaint index 100, Avoid), 2021 (80, Avoid), 2022 (60, Caution), and 2024 (40, Caution).
- Are there fire or crash reports for the 2025 Telluride?
- NHTSA lists 2 fires, 3 crashes, and 5 injuries among the 113 complaints filed for the 2025 Telluride, with no deaths reported.