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2024 Kia Telluride Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Telluride, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

5

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

229

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2024 Telluride and 229 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 66 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER66
  2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50
  3. VISIBILITY/WIPER29
  4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS19
  5. STRUCTURE:BODY18
  6. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL16
  7. POWER TRAIN15
  8. ENGINE15

2024 Telluride Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST · 26V430000

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.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM · 25V494000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST · 24V407000

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.

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 were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 24V214000

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.

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. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 24V077000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.

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2024 Telluride Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
TSB_ENG270Sep 25, 2026ENGINETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION: This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing a 2020-2025MY Telluride (ON) vehicle's engine, wh…11037615
TSB_CHA129_R1Sep 23, 2026POWER TRAINTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD COUPLER NOISE/VIBRATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (Revision 1) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections o…11037610
TSB_ELE328_R1Sep 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLUSTER SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR LOWER THAN ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL INDICATION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…11037613
TSB_ELE426Aug 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN GEN 5.0 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE - This bulletin provides information on the Audio Video Navigation (AVN) system software update for certain vehicles…11036390
WTY045_TSBJun 4, 2026ENGINETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET REPLACEMENT (WTY045) - This bulletin provides information regarding the ‘Warranty Extension…11033994
TSB_ELE422May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy…11033217
TSB_CHA129May 23, 2026POWER TRAINTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD COUPLER NOISE/VIBRATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the 4-Wheel Drive ‘4WD’ system software on some 202…11032906
WTY045_REIMBApr 30, 2026ENGINEWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY045) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the for…11031935
WTY045_OWNRApr 30, 2026ENGINEWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY045) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to a…11031933
WTY045_DPSMApr 29, 2026ENGINEWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY045) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is ext…11031928
WTY045_DPApr 29, 2026ENGINEWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY045) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited W…11031920
WTY045_QAApr 29, 2026ENGINEWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY045) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty…11031915
SC357_OWNRFeb 21, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC357) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign…11029044
SC357_TSBFeb 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECU EMISSIONS SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC357) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Con…11029138
SC357_STKRFeb 12, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSC357_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER11028790
SC357_POCFeb 12, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SC357_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD11028789
SC357_QAFeb 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINEVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC357) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the V…11028788
SC357_DPSMFeb 12, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC357) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Ki…11028787
SC357_DPFeb 12, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC357) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emis…11028786
PS797Dec 9, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ult…11026698
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