2022 Kia Telluride: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 7 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
311
Complaints
7
Recalls
10
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
9
Injuries
43.7
Severity index
Severity index 43.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Kia Telluride ranks 57 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 41% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 78 | 25.1% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 72 | 23.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 | 20.9% |
| ENGINE | 28 | 9.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | 7.4% |
| VISIBILITY | 21 | 6.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 19 | 6.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 4.5% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 78 of 311 complaints (25.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 44 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V577000 | 28/07/2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." |
| 22V344000 | 17/05/2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh |
| 22V509000 | 19/07/2022 | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be 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 |
| 22V626000 | 15/08/2022 | TRAILER HITCHES | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch har |
| 24V214000 | 20/03/2024 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK. |
| 24V407000 | 05/06/2024 | 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. |
| 26V430000 | 02/07/2026 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.