KnownCarProblems2022 Kia Telluride Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 327 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Telluride, most often about the visibility and wipers (28% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Telluride model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Kia Telluride problems
Visibility and wipers
93 complaints · 28%Parts named most often: windshield, sun/moon roof assembly, glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at 66 MPH, the sunroof unexpectedly exploded. There was no impact on the sunroof to cause the failure. The sunroof cover was closed during the failure. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
Other or unspecified
81 complaints · 25%Electrical
69 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, adas.
The contact owned a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the odometer became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH in the rain, the front and side sensors started beeping and the automatic headlights turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the tailgate safety sensor failed causing an inadvertent closing of a liftgate on the contact. As a result, the contact received a head concussion and injuries to the neck and spine. The contact received medical attention was the emergency room and…
Engine
32 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: engine.
Transmission
26 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and exiting the vehicle, moments later the vehicle erroneously rolled backwards and struck the side of the residence. During the failure the front and rear driver's side doors and residence were damaged. The cause of the…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated there was knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle felt as if it had shifted into neutral. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to provide…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
Brakes
16 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving 3-5mph and making a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed but bounced back immediately and failed to respond. The traction control, the auto hold feature, and the forward collision avoidance warning lights were illuminated. The message "forward…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for a software update of the electronic braking system (ebs). The contact stated that while shifted to drive(d), the parking brake warning light illuminated and engaged. The brake light illuminated while…
Driver assistance
13 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving with the lane keep assist activated in the cruise control mode, the vehicle inadvertently attempted to access the nearest exit independently. The contact also stated that while driving in manual mode at 55 MPH, the lane keep assist jerked the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Kia Telluride recalls
Seats: power adjust
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats: power adjust
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: trailer hitches
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 12, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc247.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Kia Telluride
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Telluride?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (93 complaints); other or unspecified (81 complaints); electrical (69 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Telluride have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Kia Telluride?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Telluride model year since 2000, with 327 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.