KIA TELLURIDE 2022

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

307
Complaints
12
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

307 Complaints 12 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

12 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V407000 SAFETY RECALL
462.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A fire increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC316
Notice Date: Jul 30, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2024
Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V214000 SAFETY RECALL
427.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC303
Notice Date: May 15, 2024
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2024
Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V626000 SAFETY RECALL
36.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2022
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC247
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2022
Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign: 22V509000 SAFETY RECALL
8 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2022
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC244
Notice Date: Jul 27, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2022
Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign: 22V344000 SAFETY RECALL
3.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 17, 2022
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC237
Notice Date: Jul 15, 2022
Recall Date: May 17, 2022
Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign: 21V577000 SAFETY RECALL
5.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2021
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC215
Notice Date: Aug 3, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2021

Consumer Complaints

307 Complaints
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11425288 Other
Jul 17, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Consequences:

I just purchased my car on 7/15/21. While driving today my lcd screen on the dashboard goes black after the system check. I can not see any function on my vehicle ie, miles…system setting, fuel etc. this screen is a necessity to Operate this vehicle. While looking online many telluride customers are experiencing the same issue and there has been no remediation from Kia

Corrective Action:

I just purchased my car on 7/15/21. While driving today my lcd screen on the dashboard goes black after the system check. I can not see any function on my vehicle ie, miles…system setting, fuel etc. this screen is a necessity to Operate this vehicle. While looking online many telluride customers are experiencing the same issue and there has been no remediation from Kia

Additional Notes:

I just purchased my car on 7/15/21. While driving today my lcd screen on the dashboard goes black after the system check. I can not see any function on my vehicle ie, miles…system setting, fuel etc. this screen is a necessity to Operate this vehicle. While looking online many telluride customers are experiencing the same issue and there has been no remediation from Kia

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11425288
Notice Date: Jul 17, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11425295 Other
Jul 17, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Consequences:

LCD instrument cluster display does not always appear when starting vehicle. This is used to provide a display of the digital speedometer,, fuel economy, and options to enable various driving vehicle warning messages and driver assistance settings.

Corrective Action:

LCD instrument cluster display does not always appear when starting vehicle. This is used to provide a display of the digital speedometer,, fuel economy, and options to enable various driving vehicle warning messages and driver assistance settings.

Additional Notes:

LCD instrument cluster display does not always appear when starting vehicle. This is used to provide a display of the digital speedometer,, fuel economy, and options to enable various driving vehicle warning messages and driver assistance settings.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11425295
Notice Date: Jul 17, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11425188 Other
Jul 16, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

Potential Consequences:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Corrective Action:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Additional Notes:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11425188
Notice Date: Jul 16, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11425188 Other
Jul 16, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Consequences:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Corrective Action:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Additional Notes:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11425188
Notice Date: Jul 16, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11425188 Other
Jul 16, 2021
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Corrective Action:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Additional Notes:

The instrumentation screen in front of the drivers wheel goes out all black periodically on some startups. With it black, cannot tell what MPH / Gear / distance to empty / drivers mode, and none of the advanced drivers assist features work. One time it happened while on cruise control and just kept accelerating as if it didn't know what speed I was going. 2022 kia telluride. Many others same issue in the forums I'm in.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11425188
Notice Date: Jul 16, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11424908 Other
Jul 15, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Consequences:

screen in cluster randomly does not turn on, missing critical information while driving the vehicle.

Corrective Action:

screen in cluster randomly does not turn on, missing critical information while driving the vehicle.

Additional Notes:

screen in cluster randomly does not turn on, missing critical information while driving the vehicle.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11424908
Notice Date: Jul 15, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11424873 Other
Jul 14, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Consequences:

The instrumentation cluster screen goes black about 50% of time vehicle is turned on.

Corrective Action:

The instrumentation cluster screen goes black about 50% of time vehicle is turned on.

Additional Notes:

The instrumentation cluster screen goes black about 50% of time vehicle is turned on.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11424873
Notice Date: Jul 14, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2021

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