KnownCarProblems2024 Kia Telluride Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Telluride, most often about the other or unspecified (28% of complaints). It is 4th of 7 Telluride model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2024 Kia Telluride problems
Other or unspecified
63 complaints · 28%Electrical
50 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: instrument panel, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH in snow mode, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was started but was unable to drive as needed for approximately 30 minutes. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the…
The contact's father owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle while away from home, the entire instrument panel had gone blank upon the start of the engine without warning. Due to the failure, the contact could not view the gear position, speedometer, odometer, and several other…
Visibility and wipers
34 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: windshield, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof glass fractured, and the glass pieces blew outward. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,200.
Driver assistance
32 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
Body and structure
27 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he observed a metal trim on the driver's window detached partially. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed a big jagged metal sticking out from the bottom of the driver's window. The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that all four windows' exterior b-pillar trims had detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the b-pillars needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
Engine
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine oil change prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, van nuys Kia (6115 van nuys blvd., van nuys…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the local dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered a crack in the oil pan. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
Speed control
16 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving with the vehicle in snow mode, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact switched to sport mode for the vehicle to respond and accelerate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the contact enabled the snow traction feature. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
Transmission
15 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH in snow mode, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was started but was unable to drive as needed for approximately 30 minutes. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving with the vehicle in snow mode and depressing the accelerator pedal while making a left turn, the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle out of snow mode, the vehicle worked as designed. There were no warning lights…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 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.
Body and structure: exterior trim
Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
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.
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2024 Kia Telluride
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Telluride?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (63 complaints); electrical (50 complaints); visibility and wipers (34 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?
- 5 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 2024 a bad year for the Kia Telluride?
- It is 4th of 7 Telluride model years by number of complaints, with 222 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.