With 6 recalls and 293 complaints, the 2022 Kia Telluride rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

293

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V5090002022-19-07

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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

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21V5770002021-28-07

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."

A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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22V3440002022-17-05

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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

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22V6260002022-15-08

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 harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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24V2140002024-20-03

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.

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

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24V4070002024-05-06

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.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Kia Telluride's biggest weak point? VISIBILITY/WIPER. It leads 293 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Visibility/wiper64

02Unknown Or Other54

03Electrical System34

04Visibility18

05Engine13

293 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Telluride Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

19-20city

24-26hwy

$1,900-$2,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Telluride ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Telluride FWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Telluride AWD - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Kia Telluride

35States

23%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

1,2219%

FLFlorida

1,0918%

CACalifornia

7946%

PAPennsylvania

6925%

MOMissouri

6675%

DCWashington DC

5274%

UTUtah

4824%

MDMaryland

4653%

DEDelaware

4633%

GAGeorgia

4473%

OHOhio

4403%

ILIllinois

4383%

NJNew Jersey

4253%

NYNew York

4253%

COColorado

4183%

AZArizona

4123%

MNMinnesota

3813%

NCNorth Carolina

3473%

OKOklahoma

3102%

WAWashington

2972%

INIndiana

2862%

OROregon

2422%

TNTennessee

2352%

MI219

NH205

WY191

NV139

MA133

WI130

ID121

RI106

VA95

AL86

NE83

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Kia Telluride Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Kia Telluride a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2022 Kia Telluride. There are 6 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Telluride. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Kia Telluride?

You'll get between 21 and 23 MPG combined from the 2022 Kia Telluride, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Telluride?

VISIBILITY/WIPER problems top the list with 293 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.