Kia Telluride: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Kia Telluride model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 737 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 28.2 Low | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2021 | 337 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 36.8 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2022 | 311 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 43.7 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2023 | 197 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 28.4 Low | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2024 | 204 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 27.5 Low | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2025 | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 62.2 Medium | ENGINE |
Across 6 model years, the 2025 Kia Telluride carries the highest severity index (62.2, driven by engine), while the 2024 is the cleanest at 27.5.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.