NHTSA Complaint #11641967 — 2024 KIA TELLURIDE

2 Electrical Related Issues: 1. The car's ON/OFF button will not engage with key fob inside the vehicle. Can only start the car with remote start (this first occurred on 2/3/25; Peak Kia Service was called on 2/4/2025 and service scheduled for 2/12/2025) 2. Car battery died unexpectedly and within 3 months of ownership (2/11/2025) - Put my own safety at risk as I was in a dark parking lot and my car, while it would unlock, would not turn on - Car battery dying unexpectedly puts my and my children's safety at risk particularly when confronted with cold temperatures and the inability to use the vehicle unexpectedly AAA was called on 2/11/25 and they found the battery had an unusual drain registering 340/800. The car was jumped and left running for 30 minutes. Peak Kia was made aware of the issue with the non-start issue on 2/4/2025, they gave me verbal confirmation they have had no known issues with this, specific to the Kia Telluride. No warning signs prior to either issue.