2022 KIA TELLURIDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
363
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
32
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE
The 2022 KIA TELLURIDE has received a total of 363 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 32 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (69 complaints), Visibilitywiper (68 complaints), and Electrical System (44 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE
NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE, potentially affecting up to 1,411,607 vehicles.
Recall 24V407000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
| 462,869 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Recall 24V214000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 427,407 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge....
View full details →Recall 24V214000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 427,407 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge....
View full details →Recall 22V626000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 36,417 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary....
View full details →Recall 22V626000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 36,417 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary....
View full details →Recall 22V509000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
View full details →Recall 22V509000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
View full details →Recall 22V344000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 3,596 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
View full details →Recall 22V344000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 3,596 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
View full details →Recall 22V344000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 3,596 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
View full details →Recall 21V577000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 5,143 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.
View full details →Recall 21V577000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 5,143 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE
363 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The windshield cracked for no apparent reason. The crack was on the driver's side, about 16 inches long, starting near the top and curving around the driver's view to the middle of the windshield.
Front sunroof suddenly shattered while going down highway. Remaining glass was pushed outward and no sign of impact was seen.
On January 28, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kia of Fayetteville for brake pads, rotor replacement, and brake fluid service. I paid approximately $900 for these services and was provided a dealership loaner vehicle. Upon entering the loaner vehicle, I discovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle as I was gathering my items. The firearm’s serial numbers appeared to be scratched off. Law enforcement was immediately notified. No apology, acknowledgment, or remedial action was taken by dealership management. During this incident, the service manager, Alex Prat, acted in an aggressive, disrespectful, and unprofessional manner. Shortly after retrieving my vehicle, my husband who was driving the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking ability. The vehicle was towed to another authorized Kia dealership, Southern Pines Kia, where technicians documented that multiple brake system components were improperly installed and/or unsecured, including missing or improperly fastened hardware. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to operate.
On January 28, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kia of Fayetteville for brake pads, rotor replacement, and brake fluid service. I paid approximately $900 for these services and was provided a dealership loaner vehicle. Upon entering the loaner vehicle, I discovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle as I was gathering my items. The firearm’s serial numbers appeared to be scratched off. Law enforcement was immediately notified. No apology, acknowledgment, or remedial action was taken by dealership management. During this incident, the service manager, Alex Prat, acted in an aggressive, disrespectful, and unprofessional manner. Shortly after retrieving my vehicle, my husband who was driving the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking ability. The vehicle was towed to another authorized Kia dealership, Southern Pines Kia, where technicians documented that multiple brake system components were improperly installed and/or unsecured, including missing or improperly fastened hardware. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to operate.
On January 28, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kia of Fayetteville for brake pads, rotor replacement, and brake fluid service. I paid approximately $900 for these services and was provided a dealership loaner vehicle. Upon entering the loaner vehicle, I discovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle as I was gathering my items. The firearm’s serial numbers appeared to be scratched off. Law enforcement was immediately notified. No apology, acknowledgment, or remedial action was taken by dealership management. During this incident, the service manager, Alex Prat, acted in an aggressive, disrespectful, and unprofessional manner. Shortly after retrieving my vehicle, my husband who was driving the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking ability. The vehicle was towed to another authorized Kia dealership, Southern Pines Kia, where technicians documented that multiple brake system components were improperly installed and/or unsecured, including missing or improperly fastened hardware. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to operate.
Safety Rating for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE
The 2022 KIA TELLURIDE received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE
Kia America, Inc. has issued 32 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WTY040_DP — SUSPENSION
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY040) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to noisy and/or stiff self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) in 2020-2024 MY Telluride vehicles produced through September...
SC301_QA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC301) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC301.
TSB_BOD319 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR ARMS AND MECHANISM PARTS REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to perform a partial replacement of the sunroof wind deflector and mechanism arms on some 2019-2022MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from February 15, 2019 through January 19, 2022. The affected vehicles may experience the...
TSB_BOD318 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR HVAC CONTROL CLIP REPLACEMENT (SA534) - This bulletin provides information to replace the rear Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) control assembly retaining clips on some 2022-2023MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from August 1, 2022 through May 03, 2023. The affected vehicles are equipped with a...
SC254_OWNR_R1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the drive belt in certain 2022-2023 MY Telluride vehicles. Kia has become aware that certain 2022-2023 MY Telluride vehicles may have been produced...
SC254_DP_R1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2022-2023 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from September 10, 2021 through November 17, 2022. Kia has become aware that certain 2022-2023 MY Telluride vehicles may...
SC254_DP_R1 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2022-2023 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from September 10, 2021 through November 17, 2022. Kia has become aware that certain 2022-2023 MY Telluride vehicles may...
SC254_DPSM_R1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2022-2023 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from September 10, 2021 through November 17, 2022. Kia has become aware that...
SC254_QA_R1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC254).
SC254_TSB_R1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DRIVE BELT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SC254) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, replace the v-ribbed drive belt on certain 2022-2023MY Telluride (ON)...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 KIA TELLURIDE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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