KnownCarProblems2025 Kia Telluride Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Telluride, most often about the engine (39% of complaints). It is 6th of 7 Telluride model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2025 Kia Telluride problems
Engine
47 complaints · 39%The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The message "place vehicle in park - press brake to restart" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with an ems warning message displayed. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Visibility and wipers
22 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 3,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the windshield had significantly cracked without impact. The contact stated that the crack appeared to have started from underneath the seal at the bottom of the driver's side of the windshield. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the sunroof glass had exploded. The vehicle was immediately driven to the residence. Upon inspection of the…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 18%Electrical
22 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with an ems warning message displayed. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle stalled. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle with no issues. The contact stated that while making a left turn on another occasion, the vehicle stalled and was nearly rear-ended. The vehicle was shifted to park(p) and…
Transmission
8 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The message "place vehicle in park - press brake to restart" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Steering
8 complaints · 7%The contact rented a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that there was damage to the rear bumper upon retrieval. While using lane assist, traveling around a curve at 55 MPH, the steering wheel was pushing and pulling, and failed to turn and continued going straight; the vehicle crossed the highway and crashed into…
Seats
8 complaints · 7%Driver assistance
7 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.
The contact rented a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that there was damage to the rear bumper upon retrieval. While using lane assist, traveling around a curve at 55 MPH, the steering wheel was pushing and pulling, and failed to turn and continued going straight; the vehicle crossed the highway and crashed into…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Kia Telluride recalls
Seats: recliner
Risk: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
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.
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 2025 Kia Telluride
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (47 complaints); visibility and wipers (22 complaints, typically around 3,500 miles); other or unspecified (22 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Telluride have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 23, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Kia Telluride?
- It is 6th of 7 Telluride model years by number of complaints, with 121 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.