What is the 2023-2025 Kia Telluride Door Belt Molding Delamination / Detachment (Recall SC347)?

NHTSA recall 25V494000 (Kia SC347) covers certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for other traffic. Severity: high.

What is the 2025 Kia Telluride Incorrect Spare Tire Impairing ABS and Traction Control (Recall SC355)?

NHTSA recall 25V745000 (Kia SC355) covers certain 2025 Telluride vehicles equipped with an incorrect spare tire. If installed, the tire can impair anti-lock braking and traction control, and the vehicle does not comply with FMVSS 110. Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2022 Kia Telluride Tow Hitch Wiring Harness Module Fire Risk?

NHTSA recall 22V626000 (Kia SC247) covers certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia four-pin tow-hitch harness. Debris and moisture on the harness-module circuit board can cause an electrical short and a fire while parked or driving. Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride Panoramic Sunroof Glass Spontaneously Shattering?

Telluride owners report the fixed or sliding panoramic sunroof glass exploding without any impact — typically while driving, described consistently as sounding like a gunshot followed by glass raining into the cabin. The failure mode is characteristic of tempered panoramic panels… Repairs typically run $900-$2,500. Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2024 Kia Telluride Front Power Seat Motor Overheating / Fire Risk?

NHTSA recall 26V430000 (Kia SC374) covers certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. A front power-seat motor may overheat because of a stuck slide knob or an improper earlier 24V407 repair, causing a fire while parked or driving. This recall replaces 24V407. Severity: high.

What is the 2023 Kia Telluride Second-Row Side Air Bag Wire Harness Chafing / Non-Deployment (Recall 23V035)?

On certain 2023 Tellurides the wire harnesses that feed the second-row seat-mounted side air bags can be damaged during seat travel or assembly routing. A damaged harness opens or shorts the squib circuit, so the second-row side air bag will not deploy in a side impact — the occu… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2024 Kia Telluride Intermediate Shaft / Driveshaft Disengagement (Rollaway)?

NHTSA recall 24V214000 (Kia SC303) covers certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can allow the vehicle to roll away while in Park. Severity: high.

What is the 2024 Kia Telluride Engine Valve Spring Fracture / Loss of Motive Power (3.8L V6, Recall SC296)?

NHTSA recall 24V077000 (Kia SC296) covers certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. An engine valve spring may break while driving, causing loss of drive power and potentially creating a hole in the engine block; the latter also increases fire risk. Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride Rear Self-Leveling Shock Absorber Insulator Failure and Shock Blow-Out (Knock/Thump Over Bumps)?

Tellurides fitted with the rear self-leveling (load-leveling) shock absorbers — standard on tow-package and higher trims — develop a distinct knock, thump or pop from the rear of the vehicle over bumps and expansion joints, often accompanied by a harsh, stiff ride. Kia first addr… Repairs typically run $0-$1,400. Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride Parasitic 12V Battery Drain from Telematics Modem / Intelligent Battery Unit (Repeat No-Start)?

Tellurides repeatedly go dead overnight or after a few days parked, with owners jump-starting and replacing perfectly good batteries only to have the problem return. The Telluride's always-on cellular telematics modem (Kia Access / UVO remote start and remote climate) never fully… Repairs typically run $200-$1,200. Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride Power Liftgate Motor and Gas Strut Failure (Won't Close, Three-Beep Fault)?

The Smart Power Liftgate on EX and above fails in two related but distinct ways. The gas struts on either side of the gate weaken — often within the first year or two, and much faster in cold climates — so the gate stops closing fully, reverses partway, or drops. Separately, the… Repairs typically run $180-$1,500. Severity: medium.

What is the 2020 Kia Telluride Trailer Brake Lights Do Not Illuminate When Smart Cruise Control Brakes (Recall SC194 / 20V436)?

On roughly 86,921 2020 Tellurides equipped with Smart Cruise Control, the factory wiring does not route a brake-light signal to the trailer connector when the SCC system — rather than the driver's foot — applies the brakes. Towing a trailer with adaptive cruise engaged, the vehic… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2021 Kia Telluride AWD Propeller Shaft and AWD Coupling Vibration at 60-75 MPH (TSB 099 202201)?

AWD-only defect on 2020-2021 Tellurides built from start of production through 28 February 2021. Owners report a vibration that builds between roughly 60 and 75 mph and — the diagnostic tell — appears specifically when the powertrain is applying steady throttle, such as with crui… Repairs typically run $1,200-$2,200. Severity: medium.

What is the 2020 Kia Telluride High-Beam Shield Gear Melting Inside Halogen Headlamp Assembly (Recall SC299 / 24V148)?

On 2020 Tellurides fitted with the halogen (non-LED) headlamp assemblies, the projector's mechanical high-beam shield is moved by a small plastic gear on a shaft. Heat radiated by the halogen bulb progressively deforms that gear until it slips on its shaft, so the shield no longe… Repairs typically run $0-$1,400. Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2024 Kia Telluride A/C Compressor Failure / No Cold Air?

Telluride owners report the air conditioning blowing warm air due to A/C compressor failure, with some vehicles having the compressor replaced more than once (often with a remanufactured unit). Common root causes are internal compressor mechanical/electrical failure or refrigeran… Severity: medium.

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2020-2025 Kia Telluride Problems: 28 Known Issues

2020-2025 model years · 456+ owner reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's analysis of 456+ owner reports, the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride has 28 documented known issues, with 13 rated critical. The most serious are Door Belt Molding Delamination / Detachment (Recall SC347), Incorrect Spare Tire Impairing ABS and Traction Control (Recall SC355), Tow Hitch Wiring Harness Module Fire Risk, Front Seat Back Frame Assembly Manufacturing Defect (Recall SC362 / NHTSA 26V105) ($0-$0 repair), Panoramic Sunroof Glass Spontaneously Shattering ($900-$2,500 repair), Piston Oil-Control Ring Coking Causing Excessive Oil Consumption (3.8L Lambda II GDI) ($600-$9,000 repair), Front Power Seat Motor Overheating / Fire Risk, Instrument Cluster Goes Completely Blank at Startup (Recalls 21V577, 22V344, 23V298) ($0-$1,600 repair), Second-Row Side Air Bag Wire Harness Chafing / Non-Deployment (Recall 23V035). at .

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What are the most common Kia Telluride problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 456+ owner reports, the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride has 28 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Door Belt Molding Delamination / Detachment (Recall SC347), Incorrect Spare Tire Impairing ABS and Traction Control (Recall SC355), Tow Hitch Wiring Harness Module Fire Risk. Of these, 13 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Kia Telluride reliable?

The 2020-2025 Kia Telluride has 28 known issues documented across 456+ owner reports. 13 issues are rated critical: Door Belt Molding Delamination / Detachment (Recall SC347) and Incorrect Spare Tire Impairing ABS and Traction Control (Recall SC355) and Tow Hitch Wiring Harness Module Fire Risk and Front Seat Back Frame Assembly Manufacturing Defect (Recall SC362 / NHTSA 26V105) and Panoramic Sunroof Glass Spontaneously Shattering and Piston Oil-Control Ring Coking Causing Excessive Oil Consumption (3.8L Lambda II GDI) and Front Power Seat Motor Overheating / Fire Risk and Instrument Cluster Goes Completely Blank at Startup (Recalls 21V577, 22V344, 23V298) and Second-Row Side Air Bag Wire Harness Chafing / Non-Deployment (Recall 23V035) and Occupant Classification System Fails to Detect Child Restraint in Front Passenger Seat (Recall 21V164) and Middle-East-Spec Seat Belts Without Automatic Locking Retractor Installed in US Vehicles (Recall SC181 / 19V594) and Intermediate Shaft / Driveshaft Disengagement (Rollaway) and Engine Valve Spring Fracture / Loss of Motive Power (3.8L V6, Recall SC296). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Kia Telluride problems?

Repair costs for known Kia Telluride issues range from $0 to $9,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Kia Telluride is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Kia Telluride. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride with 28 documented issues documented across 456+ owner reports.

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Front Seat Back Frame Assembly Manufacturing Defect (Recall SC362 / NHTSA 26V105)#

Front Power Seat Motor Overheating / Fire Risk#

Second-Row Side Air Bag Wire Harness Chafing / Non-Deployment (Recall 23V035)#

Occupant Classification System Fails to Detect Child Restraint in Front Passenger Seat (Recall 21V164)#

Middle-East-Spec Seat Belts Without Automatic Locking Retractor Installed in US Vehicles (Recall SC181 / 19V594)#

Tow Hitch Wiring Harness Module Fire Risk#

Instrument Cluster Goes Completely Blank at Startup (Recalls 21V577, 22V344, 23V298)#

Parasitic 12V Battery Drain from Telematics Modem / Intelligent Battery Unit (Repeat No-Start)#

Trailer Brake Lights Do Not Illuminate When Smart Cruise Control Brakes (Recall SC194 / 20V436)#

High-Beam Shield Gear Melting Inside Halogen Headlamp Assembly (Recall SC299 / 24V148)#

Idle Stop & Go Fails to Engage or Restarts Roughly (Auto Hold Interaction)#

Infotainment / UVO Touchscreen Freezing and Random Reboot#

Piston Oil-Control Ring Coking Causing Excessive Oil Consumption (3.8L Lambda II GDI)#

Engine Valve Spring Fracture / Loss of Motive Power (3.8L V6, Recall SC296)#

Oil Dilution from Short Trip Driving (3.8L V6)#

Panoramic Sunroof Glass Spontaneously Shattering#

Power Liftgate Motor and Gas Strut Failure (Won't Close, Three-Beep Fault)#

Premature Windshield Cracking#

Door Belt Molding Delamination / Detachment (Recall SC347)#

Paint Bubbling at Hood and Roof Seams#

Intermediate Shaft / Driveshaft Disengagement (Rollaway)#

AWD Propeller Shaft and AWD Coupling Vibration at 60-75 MPH (TSB 099 202201)#

Incorrect Spare Tire Impairing ABS and Traction Control (Recall SC355)#

Third Row Seat Latch Jamming#

Headliner Sagging Near Panoramic Sunroof#

Rear Self-Leveling Shock Absorber Insulator Failure and Shock Blow-Out (Knock/Thump Over Bumps)#

A/C Compressor Failure / No Cold Air#

8-Speed Automatic Torque-Converter Shudder and Re-Acceleration Hesitation#