2024 Kia Telluride Reliability & Problems
By Adrian V. LockhartUpdated All 219 NHTSA owner reports researched and classified
Pictured: 2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige.
Owner complaints
219
9 report a crash, fire, injury or death
Recalls
5
2 with a park-outside warning
Most common problem
19%
of complaints: blank instrument cluster
Complaints per year filed
2023–2025 · peak 86
In short
Some known problemsThe 2024 Kia Telluride has some known problems, mainly because two park-outside recalls cover a fire risk from the front power seat motor. NHTSA has 219 owner complaints, and 9 report a crash, fire, injury or death. The most common are a blank instrument cluster, cracking windshields and loose window trim. It has 5 recalls.
Reliability
How Reliable Is the 2024 Kia Telluride?
The 2024 Kia Telluride is listed as having some known problems, and the reason is official rather than based on the volume of complaints. Two recalls tell owners to park outside and away from structures because the front power seat motor may overheat and cause a fire while parked or driving. The second recall, 26V430000, says the problem can also come from an improper repair under the first, 24V407000. For a buyer, that means the seat recall is the first thing to confirm, and a completed first repair is not the end of the story.
Owner complaints paint a different picture from the recalls. The biggest groups are a blank instrument cluster, windshields that crack easily and window trim that comes off. The cluster is the most serious of the three. Owners describe the screen going black with no speed or fuel shown, and some also lost blind spot warnings. The windshield and trim complaints are mostly annoyances, though owners mention reduced visibility from a long crack and sharp metal where trim has come away. Of the 219 complaints, 9 mention a crash, fire, injury or death, and none mention a death.
Recalls only partly line up with these complaints. The window trim is the one problem with a matching recall: 25V494000 says the door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach, and dealers will inspect and replace it free of charge. Owners still report trim coming off, and the repair reports lean toward fixes that were partial or did not hold. This model year has no recall for the blank instrument cluster or the cracking windshield. The few repair reports for the cluster are mixed, with one owner saying it still happened after three trips to service. Other recalls cover a driveshaft that may not be fully engaged, which can let the vehicle roll away in park, and valve springs that may break, which can cause a loss of drive power. The valve spring recall covers a small number of vehicles.
Mileage tells you little here, because these are very new vehicles. Among the 23 complaints that give a mileage, the median is about 8,400 miles and most are under 25,000 miles. Problems for the cluster, windshield and trim have too few mileage reports to say when they appear. Some owners describe windshield cracks in the first weeks of ownership, and trim problems within months. A low odometer reading on a used 2024 Telluride is therefore no guarantee that these problems have not already happened or been repaired.
If you are shopping for one, confirm every recall is closed, test the cluster and driver assists, and inspect the glass and window trim. Complaint counts show what owners chose to report, not how many vehicles are affected, and they cannot show how a particular vehicle was maintained or repaired. A service history that shows the recall work, including the seat motor repair, is the best evidence you can ask for.
Top problems
The 3 problems owners report most
Named from 219 NHTSA complaints. Open a problem for symptoms, the fix, cost and owners' accounts.
1.Instrument cluster goes blankSeriousAbout 1 in 5 complaints2,000–13,000 mi
Owners say the panoramic cluster blacks out, often while driving or when they start the engine, with no speed or fuel information shown. Some also report that blind spot warnings stopped working. No recall for this problem is listed for this model year, and repair reports are mixed, with one owner saying it still happened after three service visits.
What owners describe
- No speed or fuel shown27%
- Cluster screen goes black24%
- Blind spot warnings stop working12%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: taken to service 3 times still happens (1 report).
Mileage
4,100 mi
Middle half 2,000–13,000 mi · 4 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
19%
41 of 219 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
0%
of these complaints
In owners' words
“Can’t show speed, none of the advance driving features are working , and not showing gas level.”
Owner in TX3.8L V6Filed 2026NHTSA 11730026 “They had it for over a week and put 300 mi on it and told me they couldn't find anything wrong”
Owner in PA3.8L V6Filed 2026NHTSA 11712188 “The left side of my screen where speed, gas and other essential safety features will not show”
Owner in MA3.8L V6Filed 2026NHTSA 11761668 2.Windshield cracks easilyMinorAbout 1 in 6 complaints250–2,600 mi
Owners describe small rock chips that spread into long cracks, and some say a crack appeared on the highway or during normal driving. A few report cracks within days or the first 1,000 miles. No recall for this problem is listed for this model year.
What owners describe
- Crack appears while driving37%
- Shatters from a small pebble32%
- Chip spreads into a crack24%
- Long crack limits visibility18%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: system checked once (1 report).
Mileage
875 mi
Middle half 250–2,600 mi · 8 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
17%
38 of 219 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
0%
of these complaints
3.Window trim coming offMinorAbout 1 in 11 complaints10,000–18,000 mi
Owners describe trim under or around the side windows detaching, sometimes on all four doors, with failed adhesive and jagged metal left showing. It has happened while driving on the expressway and within four months of ownership. Recall 25V494000 covers the door belt molding trim, and several owners mention it, though repairs reported so far were partial or did not hold.
What owners describe
- Trim under windows detaches40%
- All four windows affected15%
- Adhesive fails10%
- Sharp metal left exposed5%
Fix
Most common repair owners describe: owner taped trim (1 report). Recall 25V494000.
Mileage
13,000 mi
Middle half 10,000–18,000 mi · 5 reports
Repair cost
—
Fewer than 10 owners report a repair cost
How common
9%
20 of 219 complaints
Crash, fire or injury
5%
of these complaints
In owners' words
“Prior to full detachment, symptoms included the trim appearing visually loose and producing rattling and wind noise.”
Owner in NJ3.8L V6Filed 2026NHTSA 11736938 “The unrepaired defect causes excessive noise that makes the vehicle unsafe and unsuitable for highway travel.”
Owner in MT3.8L V6Filed 2026NHTSA 11730983 “Two of ours already have, one of which flew off of our car and was definitely a hazard when it happened.”
Owner in GA3.8L V6Filed 2026NHTSA 11723771
Buying one
Should you buy a used 2024 Kia Telluride?
What to check before you buy, based on the complaint and recall data.
Before you buy, ask the seller for proof that recalls 24V407000 and 26V430000 (the seat motor fire risk) have been completed, and check the other three recalls too. Test the instrument cluster and the blind spot warnings on a drive, and look at the trim around all four side windows and the condition of the windshield. Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup on the day you buy.
- 1Run the VIN for open recalls. NHTSA lists 5 recalls, and 2 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning (26V430000, 24V407000). Check at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- 2Check for blank instrument cluster. The most common complaint, in about 1 in 5 owner complaints.
- 3Get a pre-purchase inspection. An independent mechanic can spot leaks, stored fault codes and accident repairs that a test drive misses.
Kia Telluride model years
Which Kia Telluride years to avoid? Every model year compared
Early complaints are those filed in a model year's first 3 years. They follow how many were sold, so they don't show which years are better. The tag on 2024 is its verdict from our research of its owner complaints.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings.
| SUV AWD | SUV FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 14% | 16% |
Owning one
If you already own one
Find your symptom, see when problems tend to show up, and check which recalls apply.
Until the seat motor recall repair is done, park outside and away from buildings, as the recall advises. If the instrument cluster goes blank, you lose the speedometer and fuel level, so pull over safely and restart the car, and report a repeat to a dealer. Check that the driveshaft recall (24V214000) was done, and use the emergency parking brake when you leave the car until it is. Have any detached window trim looked at, since owners describe jagged metal edges.
- Instrument cluster goes blankSeriousAbout 1 in 5 owner complaints41 of 219Median 4,100 mi
Most common repair owners describe: taken to service 3 times still happens (1 report).
- Windshield cracks easilyMinorAbout 1 in 6 owner complaints38 of 219Median 875 mi
Most common repair owners describe: system checked once (1 report).
- Window trim coming offMinorAbout 1 in 11 owner complaints20 of 219Median 13,000 mi
Most common repair owners describe: owner taped trim (1 report).
- Sunroof glass shattersSeriousAbout 1 in 16 owner complaints14 of 219Median 7,300 mi
- Automatic emergency braking activates for no reasonCriticalAbout 1 in 17 owner complaints13 of 219Median 37,000 mi
5 recalls, newest first
Open one for the risk, the remedy and what to do now.
Front assembly › Power adjustPark outsideThe front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair,…Jul 2, 2026462,869 vehicles26V430000
- Defect
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- What to do
- Park outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Structure › Exterior trimThe door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.Jul 28, 2025201,149 vehicles25V494000
- Defect
- The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Front assembly › Power adjustPark outsideThe front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked…Jun 5, 2024462,869 vehicles24V407000
- Defect
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- What to do
- Park outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Driveline › DriveshaftThe intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away…Mar 20, 2024427,407 vehicles24V214000
- Defect
- The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
- Risk
- A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed.
Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanicalThe engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a…Feb 7, 20242,872 vehicles24V077000
- Defect
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge.
What to do
Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a recall is open, any dealer will fix it free. For NHTSA's full record of a campaign, search its number there (for example 26V430000).
Reliability history
Kia Telluride reliability by year
Complaints filed in each model year's first 3 years, by trouble spot. Darker cells have more complaints; counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold each year.
All problems
Every problem reported on the 2024 Telluride
Every problem found in the 219 owner complaints, by area of the vehicle.
Body, lights & visibility
85 39%- 38 17%typically at 875 mi875––
- 20 9%typically at 13,000 mi13,000––
- Sunroof glass shattersSerious14 6%–––
- Door window glass breaks2 0.9%–––
- Exterior door key lock fell off2 0.9%–––
- Rust spots on window trim1 0.5%–––
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- Power seat folds forward on its own1 0.5%–––
- One-touch window function fails intermittently1 0.5%–––
- Liftgate opens on its own1 0.5%–––
- Paint peeling1 0.5%–––
- Rear door popping noise, stripped bolt1 0.5%–––
- Windshield washer hose cracked and leaking1 0.5%–––
- Rear window glass shatters1 0.5%–––
- Seat wiring harness pinched and cut1 0.5%–––
- Liftgate rattles or squeaks1 0.5%–––
Electrical
49 22%- 41 19%–––
- Many warning lights at onceMinor2 0.9%–––
- Start button would not start car2 0.9%–––
- Battery drain or no-startSerious2 0.9%–––
- Screen or infotainment glitchesMinor2 0.9%–––
- Water leaks damaging electronicsSerious1 0.5%–––
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- Alarm goes off with nobody inside1 0.5%–––
- Theft alarm did not sound1 0.5%–––
- Complete electrical failure with loss of drive1 0.5%–––
Driver aids & stability
18 8%- Automatic emergency braking activates for no reasonCritical13 6%–––
- Adaptive cruise does not brake for stopped vehicle2 0.9%–––
- Forward collision warning turns on and off1 0.5%–––
- Lane assist steers toward road edge1 0.5%–––
- Rearview camera shows no image1 0.5%–––
- False wrong-way alerts from navigation1 0.5%–––
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- Collision warning and emergency braking did not activate in crash1 0.5%–––
- Vehicle kept moving and did not respond to brakes after a collision1 0.5%–––
Transmission & drivetrain
13 6%- Vehicle rolls away in parkCritical3 1%–––
- Hesitation or slipping while drivingSerious3 1%–––
- Drops into neutral or loses drive while movingCritical2 0.9%–––
- Power transfer unit (PTU) or 4WD failureCritical2 0.9%–––
- Thumping or noise from rear end2 0.9%–––
- Harsh, jerky shiftingSerious1 0.5%–––
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- Would not shift back into drive1 0.5%–––
- Transmission failure needing replacementSerious1 0.5%–––
Engine
12 5%- A/C condenser damaged, no coolingSerious3 1%–––
- Engine failure or seizure2 0.9%–––
- Stalling or shutting off while drivingCritical2 0.9%–––
- Loses power while driving1 0.5%–––
- Cracked oil pan1 0.5%–––
- Coolant leak1 0.5%–––
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- Evaporative emissions leak1 0.5%–––
- Engine shaking with check engine light1 0.5%–––
- Burns engine oil1 0.5%–––
Acceleration & speed control
10 5%- No acceleration in Snow ModeCritical7 3%typically at 3,900 mi3,900––
- Sudden or unintended accelerationCritical3 1%–––
- Cruise control sets wrong speed from misread speed limit1 0.5%–––
Brakes
8 4%- Brake pedal sinks or brakes failCritical8 4%–––
Airbags & seat belts
8 4%- Seat belt anchor bolt came loose1 0.5%–––
- Seat belt unlatches by itself1 0.5%–––
- Third row seat belt alarm sounds with empty seat1 0.5%–––
- Third row seat belt buckle crushed1 0.5%–––
- Second row seat belt buckle too low to reach1 0.5%–––
- Seat belt fails to latch1 0.5%–––
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- Front bumper sensor bracket detached1 0.5%–––
- Seat belts will not buckle1 0.5%–––
Fire
2 0.9%- Vehicle catches fireCritical2 0.9%–––
Fuel system & stalling
2 0.9%- Fuel gauge shows empty with fuel in tank1 0.5%–––
- Fuel gauge falsely shows empty1 0.5%–––
Suspension
1 0.5%- Clunks or knocks from the suspensionMinor1 0.5%–––
Other
1 0.5%- Navigation maps out of date1 0.5%–––
Wheels & tires
1 0.5%- Tire separated1 0.5%–––
Steering
1 0.5%- Loss of power steeringCritical1 0.5%–––
68 problems found in all 219 complaints. One complaint can describe more than one problem, so counts add up to more than the total. Not counted as a defect: 14 about recall paperwork or parts delays, 5 describing no vehicle defect. Typical miles, repair cost and fix rate show only when enough owners report them.
The data
Behind the numbers
Every figure comes from NHTSA's complaint file and APIs.
- Complaints
- 219
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
Crashes and fires count complaints that report one; injuries and deaths count people.
Mileage at failure
Not enough data yet
Only 23 complaints list mileage; we chart this from 30.
FAQ
2024 Kia Telluride questions
Is the 2024 Kia Telluride reliable?
The 2024 Kia Telluride has some known problems, mainly because two park-outside recalls, 24V407000 and 26V430000, cover a fire risk from the front power seat motor. NHTSA has 219 owner complaints, and the most common are a blank instrument cluster, cracking windshields and loose window trim.
What are the most common 2024 Kia Telluride problems?
The most common are a blank instrument cluster (41 complaints, about 1 in 5 owner complaints), windshields that crack easily (38 complaints, about 1 in 6) and window trim coming off (20 complaints, about 1 in 11). The blank cluster is the serious one, while the windshield and trim problems are minor.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?
The 2024 Kia Telluride has 5 recalls, and two tell owners to park outside and away from structures: 24V407000 and 26V430000, for a front power seat motor that may overheat and cause a fire while parked or driving. The others cover the door belt molding trim (25V494000), the driveshaft (24V214000) and the engine valve springs (24V077000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have instrument cluster problems?
Yes. A blank instrument cluster is the most common complaint, with 41 of 219, and it is listed as serious. The screen goes black with no speed, fuel level or gear position, often while driving or at start-up, and some owners also lose blind spot warnings. No recall covers it for this model year, and one owner said it still happened after 3 service visits.
Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have window trim problems?
Yes. Owners report trim around the side windows coming off, in 20 complaints, sometimes on all four doors and leaving jagged metal exposed. Recall 25V494000 says the door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach, and dealers will inspect and replace it free of charge. Repairs owners have reported so far were partial or did not hold.
What should I check before buying a 2024 Kia Telluride?
Ask for proof that recalls 24V407000 and 26V430000, the seat motor fire risk, were completed, and check the other three recalls too. Test the instrument cluster and blind spot warnings on a drive, and inspect the trim around all four side windows and the windshield. Run the VIN through nhtsa.gov/recalls on the day you buy.
Is the 2024 Kia Telluride safe?
NHTSA gives the 2024 Kia Telluride 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 out of 5 stars frontal, 5 out of 5 stars side and 4 out of 5 stars rollover. The AWD and FWD versions have the same ratings. Of the 219 owner complaints, 9 mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
Which Kia Telluride years should you avoid?
Avoid the 2025 Kia Telluride: owner complaints for that year show serious known problems. For the 2020–2024, make sure the recall repairs were done: an urgent recall matters more than their complaint pattern. The 2027 has too few complaints to judge. Every model year is compared on the Kia Telluride years-to-avoid page.
Methodology
How we researched this
- Complaints. NHTSA's owner complaint file, counted as unique complaint numbers for make KIA, model TELLURIDE, model year 2024. Data through Oct 4, 2026.
- Verdict. Judged from this model year's own complaints, not against other models, using shares rather than counts. Serious known problems: one serious problem (transmission, engine or stalling, steering, brakes, airbags, fire, fuel leaks) is in a quarter or more of complaints; or a smaller but clear cluster comes with an unusual share of crash, fire, injury or loss-of-power reports or early failures; or an urgent recall or NHTSA investigation matches a top complaint. Some known problems: one of those signals on its own. No pattern of serious problems: none of them; this doesn't mean the vehicle is trouble-free. Too few complaints to judge: under 50 complaints. Why this verdict: A park-outside recall (24V407000) for a fire risk in the seats, matching a top complaint; A park-outside recall (26V430000) for a fire risk in the seats, matching a top complaint.
- No grade or class ranking. Raw complaint counts favor models that sell fewer cars, so we don't score or rank this vehicle against other models until we can adjust for sales.
- Trouble spots and history. Complaints grouped by the part owners chose when filing. The history grid counts complaints filed in each model year's first 3 years so older and newer years compare fairly; years with fewer than 3 complete years are marked too new.
- Named problems. Every one of the 219 complaints was researched and classified by its problems, severity, symptoms, repairs and any cost the owner mentions; the counts, costs and fix rates on this page are tallies of those classifications. Quotes are verbatim excerpts, checked against the original text. Engines are decoded from partial VINs with NHTSA's vPIC service.
- Repair costs and fix rates. Shown only when at least 10 owners report a repair cost, or at least 10 complaints describe whether a repair worked.
- Not adjusted for sales. Not affiliated with NHTSA. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.