The 2023 Kia Telluride has a elevated safety risk profile with 5 recall campaigns and 178 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

178

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V2980002023-26-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V0350002023-29-01

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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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.

View at NHTSA

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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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25V4940002025-28-07

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.

A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 178 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Kia Telluride. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other29

02Visibility/wiper19

03Electrical System17

04Structure9

05Power Train8

178 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Telluride Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

18-20city

24-26hwy

$1,900-$2,100/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2023 Kia Telluride returns 21–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

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

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

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

Where to Find 2023 Kia Telluride

35States

23%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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 2023.

2023 Kia Telluride: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2023 Kia Telluride a good car to buy?

The 2023 Kia Telluride has its strengths and its watch-outs. 5 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Telluride?

Yes, 5 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Kia Telluride?

Depending on configuration, the 2023 Kia Telluride delivers 21–23 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2023 Kia Telluride?

Out of 178 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2023 compare to other Kia Telluride years?

Each Kia Telluride model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Kia Telluride overview page.