2025 Kia Telluride Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Telluride, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
126
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Telluride and 126 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 51 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.
- ENGINE51
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER23
- VISIBILITY/WIPER18
- POWER TRAIN9
- STEERING9
- SEATS8
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
2025 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:RECLINER · 26V105000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · 25V745000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are 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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
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.
2025 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.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_ENG270 | Sep 25, 2026 | ENGINE | TECHNICAL 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_R1 | Sep 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | TECHNICAL 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_R1 | Sep 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLUSTER SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR LOWER THAN ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL INDICATION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne… | 11037613 |
| PS815 | Sep 11, 2026 | ENGINE | This Pitstop provides diagnostic guidance information for technicians to replace certain components for Kia’s further analysis and investigation in cases where customers alleg… | 11037370 |
| TSB_ELE426 | Aug 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL 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_TSB | Jun 4, 2026 | ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET REPLACEMENT (WTY045) - This bulletin provides information regarding the ‘Warranty Extension… | 11033994 |
| TSB_ELE422 | May 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy… | 11033217 |
| TSB_CHA129 | May 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | TECHNICAL 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_REIMB | Apr 30, 2026 | ENGINE | WARRANTY 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_OWNR | Apr 30, 2026 | ENGINE | WARRANTY 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_DPSM | Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE | WARRANTY 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_DP | Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE | WARRANTY 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_QA | Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE | WARRANTY 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_OWNR | Feb 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC357) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign… | 11029044 |
| SC357_TSB | Feb 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECU EMISSIONS SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC357) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Con… | 11029138 |
| SC357_STKR | Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SC357_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER | 11028790 |
| SC357_POC | Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SC357_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD | 11028789 |
| SC357_QA | Feb 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | VOLUNTARY 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_DPSM | Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY 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_DP | Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY 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 |
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