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The investigation revealed that the halogen bi-function projector beam, used in vehicles built between January 2019 and November of 2019, is composed of one halogen bulb light source that provides light for both low beam and high beam. The heat generated by the halogen bulb will inflict damage to the gear mechanism and as a result the shutter’s electric motor will no longer be able to move the shutter to the open position to reveal the high beams. A loss of high beams, prevents the driver from having proper distance illumination, therefore increasing the risk of a crash. On February 24, 2024, Kia filed recall 24V-148 for certain MY 2020 Kia Tellurides. The recall remedy provides an inspection of the high beam shield gear mechanism and will either apply a clip to secure the shield gear to the shaft or replace the headlamp assembly with one that is resistant to heat damagefrom the halogen bulb. In view of the recall action being taken by Kia, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.", "years": [2020], "open": false}], "segment_rank": 11, "segment_n": 14, "peers": [{"make": "Dodge", "model": "Durango", "avg_per_year": 15.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.36, "top_group": "exterior", "complaints": 752, "recalls": 18, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 1, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Passport", "avg_per_year": 17.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.42, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 652, "recalls": 16, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 2, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Pathfinder", "avg_per_year": 20.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.48, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 566, "recalls": 12, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 3, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sorento", "avg_per_year": 36.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.86, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 1382, "recalls": 17, "trend": "stable", 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1.56, "top_group": "transmission", "complaints": 3122, "recalls": 70, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 9, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Pilot", "avg_per_year": 67.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.6, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 2824, "recalls": 26, "trend": "stable", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 10, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "avg_per_year": 73.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.75, "top_group": "structure", "complaints": 1945, "recalls": 17, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 11, "self": true}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Outback", "avg_per_year": 77.0, "idx_vs_all": 1.83, "top_group": "structure", "complaints": 3749, "recalls": 15, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 12, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Grand Cherokee", "avg_per_year": 85.9, "idx_vs_all": 2.04, "top_group": "electrical", "complaints": 3335, "recalls": 49, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 13, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Palisade", "avg_per_year": 102.2, "idx_vs_all": 2.43, "top_group": "airbags", "complaints": 2277, "recalls": 13, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 14, "self": false}], "changed": "2026-09-04"}, "model_years": [{"first_filed": "2019-03-02", "last_filed": "2026-08-28", "median_filing_delay_days": 13, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 748, "crashes": 8, "fires": 9, "injuries": 11, "deaths": 1, "severe": 17, "severe_share": 2.3, "injuries_per_100": 1.5, "per_year": 112.1, "age_years": 6.7, "by_group": [{"group": "structure", "count": 196, "share": 26.2, "ratio": 2.86}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 165, "share": 22.1, "ratio": 14.14}, {"group": "engine", "count": 144, "share": 19.3, "ratio": 0.87}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 92, "share": 12.3, "ratio": 1.37}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 47, "share": 6.3, "ratio": 0.4}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 46, "share": 6.1, "ratio": 0.52}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 22, "share": 2.9, "ratio": 1.16}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 12, "share": 1.6, "ratio": 0.26}, {"group": "other", "count": 8, "share": 1.1, "ratio": 0.61}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 6, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.21}, {"group": "adas", "count": 6, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.14}, {"group": "steering", "count": 3, "share": 0.4, "ratio": 0.06}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 0.1, "ratio": 0.02}], "top_group": "structure", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2019, "count": 73}, {"year": 2020, "count": 71}, {"year": 2021, "count": 52}, {"year": 2022, "count": 50}, {"year": 2023, "count": 151}, {"year": 2024, "count": 122}, {"year": 2025, "count": 126}, {"year": 2026, "count": 103}], "early": 196, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 160, "share": 21.4}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 63, "share": 8.4}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 76, "share": 10.2}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 247, "share": 33.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 202, "share": 27.0}], "median_age_months": 43, "recent_12m": 158, "prior_12m": 111, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 7, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V430000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "received": "2026-07-02", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V407000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "received": "2024-06-05", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V214000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "received": "2024-03-20", "component": "POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT", "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.", "consequence": "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.  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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V148000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "received": "2024-02-26", "component": "EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS", "summary": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles.  The high beam headlights may fail.", "consequence": "Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the high beam headlights, as necessary free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC299.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V626000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "received": "2022-08-15", "component": "TRAILER HITCHES", "summary": "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.", "consequence": "A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "20V436000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "received": "2020-07-28", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING", "summary": "Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).  When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.\"", "consequence": "Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge.  The recall began September 10, 2020.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC194.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V594000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "received": "2019-08-13", "component": "SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER", "summary": "Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles.  The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.", "remedy": "Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies.  The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt.  The repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began August 30, 2019.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC181.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "electrical", "exterior", "other", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 36.4, "park_warnings": 3, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2020, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:22:37+00:00", "segment": "midsize-suv", "idx_vs_all": 2.66, "idx_vs_make": 3.16, "idx_vs_year": 2.97, "idx_vs_segment": 2.11, "early_idx": 3.44, "band": "far_more", "rank_in_year": 79, "n_in_year": 82, "peers_year": [{"make": "Nissan", "model": "Pathfinder", "per_year": 7.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.19, "complaints": 52, "self": false}, {"make": "Dodge", "model": "Durango", "per_year": 10.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.26, "complaints": 73, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Passport", "per_year": 13.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.33, "complaints": 93, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sorento", "per_year": 20.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.48, "complaints": 134, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Santa Fe", "per_year": 30.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.73, "complaints": 206, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Traverse", "per_year": 33.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.79, "complaints": 223, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Grand Cherokee", "per_year": 34.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.83, "complaints": 233, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Edge", "per_year": 46.7, "idx_vs_all": 1.11, "complaints": 312, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "Highlander", "per_year": 47.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.13, "complaints": 318, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Pilot", "per_year": 72.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.72, "complaints": 483, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Palisade", "per_year": 79.1, "idx_vs_all": 1.88, "complaints": 528, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "per_year": 112.1, "idx_vs_all": 2.66, "complaints": 748, "self": true}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Outback", "per_year": 134.2, "idx_vs_all": 3.19, "complaints": 896, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Explorer", "per_year": 180.2, "idx_vs_all": 4.28, "complaints": 1203, "self": false}], "prev_year": null, "next_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 62.4, "complaints": 354}, "investigations": [{"action": "PE23002", "subject": "Complete Loss of High Beams", "component": "EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2024-04-17", "campaign": "24V148", "summary": "On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23002 to investigate allegations of loss of high beams with no warning and no re-engagement resulting in reduced visibility at night in the 2020 Kia Telluride. The investigation revealed that the halogen bi-function projector beam, used in vehicles built between January 2019 and November of 2019, is composed of one halogen bulb light source that provides light for both low beam and high beam. The heat generated by the halogen bulb will inflict damage to the gear mechanism and as a result the shutter’s electric motor will no longer be able to move the shutter to the open position to reveal the high beams. A loss of high beams, prevents the driver from having proper distance illumination, therefore increasing the risk of a crash. On February 24, 2024, Kia filed recall 24V-148 for certain MY 2020 Kia Tellurides. The recall remedy provides an inspection of the high beam shield gear mechanism and will either apply a clip to secure the shield gear to the shaft or replace the headlamp assembly with one that is resistant to heat damagefrom the halogen bulb. In view of the recall action being taken by Kia, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.", "years": [2020], "open": false}], "keywords": {"structure": [{"term": "windshield", "docs": 135, "ratio": 12.5}, {"term": "crack", "docs": 70, "ratio": 14.4}, {"term": "small", "docs": 59, "ratio": 14.4}, {"term": "chip", "docs": 41, "ratio": 38.9}, {"term": "paint", "docs": 31, "ratio": 33.0}, {"term": "hit", "docs": 60, "ratio": 5.7}], "exterior": [{"term": "beams", "docs": 82, "ratio": 154.1}, {"term": "high", "docs": 112, "ratio": 16.8}, {"term": "headlights", "docs": 70, "ratio": 43.8}, {"term": "night", "docs": 53, "ratio": 16.5}, {"term": "working", "docs": 67, "ratio": 9.0}, {"term": "bulbs", "docs": 23, "ratio": 137.4}], "engine": [{"term": "oil", "docs": 113, "ratio": 13.9}, {"term": "consumption", "docs": 54, "ratio": 43.2}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 108, "ratio": 3.6}, {"term": "quart", "docs": 23, "ratio": 50.1}, {"term": "excessive", "docs": 30, "ratio": 17.8}, {"term": "housing", "docs": 21, "ratio": 36.3}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2020-08-20", "last_filed": "2026-09-02", "median_filing_delay_days": 7, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 354, "crashes": 7, "fires": 4, "injuries": 9, "deaths": 0, "severe": 11, "severe_share": 3.1, "injuries_per_100": 2.5, "per_year": 62.4, "age_years": 5.7, "by_group": [{"group": "structure", "count": 106, "share": 29.9, "ratio": 3.26}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 76, "share": 21.5, "ratio": 2.4}, {"group": "engine", "count": 63, "share": 17.8, "ratio": 0.8}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 30, "share": 8.5, "ratio": 0.54}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 19, "share": 5.4, "ratio": 0.46}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 19, "share": 5.4, "ratio": 2.17}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 11, "share": 3.1, "ratio": 0.51}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 8, "share": 2.3, "ratio": 0.6}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 8, "share": 2.3, "ratio": 1.47}, {"group": "adas", "count": 6, "share": 1.7, "ratio": 0.3}, {"group": "steering", "count": 3, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.12}, {"group": "other", "count": 3, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.44}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 2, "share": 0.6, "ratio": 0.14}], "top_group": "structure", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2020, "count": 17}, {"year": 2021, "count": 52}, {"year": 2022, "count": 35}, {"year": 2023, "count": 36}, {"year": 2024, "count": 72}, {"year": 2025, "count": 61}, {"year": 2026, "count": 81}], "early": 104, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 77, "share": 21.8}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 32, "share": 9.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 41, "share": 11.6}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 141, "share": 39.8}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 63, "share": 17.8}], "median_age_months": 42, "recent_12m": 105, "prior_12m": 65, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 5, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V430000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2021, "received": "2026-07-02", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V407000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2021, "received": "2024-06-05", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V214000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2021, "received": "2024-03-20", "component": "POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT", "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.", "consequence": "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.  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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V626000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-08-15", "component": "TRAILER HITCHES", "summary": "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.", "consequence": "A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V164000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-03-11", "component": "AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE", "summary": "Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.", "remedy": "Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge.  The recall began March 18, 2021.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC207.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "other", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 8.5, "park_warnings": 3, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2021, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:22:40+00:00", "segment": "midsize-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.48, "idx_vs_make": 1.76, "idx_vs_year": 1.63, "idx_vs_segment": 1.18, "early_idx": 1.7, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 67, "n_in_year": 85, "peers_year": [{"make": "Kia", "model": "Sorento", "per_year": 5.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.12, "complaints": 29, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Traverse", "per_year": 15.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.37, "complaints": 88, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Edge", "per_year": 18.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.45, "complaints": 107, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Passport", "per_year": 24.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.58, "complaints": 139, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Santa Fe", "per_year": 32.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.77, "complaints": 185, "self": false}, {"make": "Dodge", "model": "Durango", "per_year": 35.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.83, "complaints": 199, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Outback", "per_year": 52.2, "idx_vs_all": 1.24, "complaints": 296, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "per_year": 62.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.48, "complaints": 354, "self": true}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Explorer", "per_year": 74.0, "idx_vs_all": 1.76, "complaints": 420, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Pilot", "per_year": 74.7, "idx_vs_all": 1.78, "complaints": 424, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Palisade", "per_year": 75.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.8, "complaints": 429, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Grand Cherokee", "per_year": 84.3, "idx_vs_all": 2.0, "complaints": 478, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "Highlander", "per_year": 91.0, "idx_vs_all": 2.16, "complaints": 516, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2020, "per_year": 112.1, "complaints": 748}, "next_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 68.3, "complaints": 319}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"structure": [{"term": "windshield", "docs": 60, "ratio": 10.3}, {"term": "crack", "docs": 41, "ratio": 15.6}, {"term": "sunroof", "docs": 35, "ratio": 20.0}, {"term": "chip", "docs": 24, "ratio": 42.1}, {"term": "rock", "docs": 18, "ratio": 18.4}, {"term": "stuck open", "docs": 9, "ratio": 101.8}], "hvac": [{"term": "sunroof", "docs": 51, "ratio": 40.7}, {"term": "deflector", "docs": 14, "ratio": 245.4}, {"term": "close", "docs": 26, "ratio": 13.7}, {"term": "track", "docs": 15, "ratio": 49.1}, {"term": "open", "docs": 26, "ratio": 8.7}, {"term": "glass", "docs": 18, "ratio": 9.8}], "engine": [{"term": "oil", "docs": 42, "ratio": 11.8}, {"term": "consumption", "docs": 18, "ratio": 32.9}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 48, "ratio": 3.6}, {"term": "quarts", "docs": 11, "ratio": 51.4}, {"term": "low", "docs": 19, "ratio": 6.2}, {"term": "level", "docs": 12, "ratio": 12.7}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2021-07-14", "last_filed": "2026-08-26", "median_filing_delay_days": 5, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 319, "crashes": 10, "fires": 4, "injuries": 9, "deaths": 0, "severe": 14, "severe_share": 4.4, "injuries_per_100": 2.8, "per_year": 68.3, "age_years": 4.7, "by_group": [{"group": "structure", "count": 103, "share": 32.3, "ratio": 3.52}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 63, "share": 19.7, "ratio": 1.25}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 59, "share": 18.5, "ratio": 2.06}, {"group": "engine", "count": 31, "share": 9.7, "ratio": 0.44}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 17, "share": 5.3, "ratio": 0.46}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 11, "share": 3.4, "ratio": 0.56}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 10, "share": 3.1, "ratio": 0.81}, {"group": "other", "count": 8, "share": 2.5, "ratio": 1.38}, {"group": "adas", "count": 6, "share": 1.9, "ratio": 0.33}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 6, "share": 1.9, "ratio": 0.76}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 4, "share": 1.3, "ratio": 0.83}, {"group": "steering", "count": 1, "share": 0.3, "ratio": 0.05}], "top_group": "structure", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2021, "count": 26}, {"year": 2022, "count": 96}, {"year": 2023, "count": 53}, {"year": 2024, "count": 47}, {"year": 2025, "count": 45}, {"year": 2026, "count": 52}], "early": 175, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 134, "share": 42.0}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 54, "share": 16.9}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 51, "share": 16.0}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 80, "share": 25.1}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 16, "recent_12m": 71, "prior_12m": 38, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 7, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V430000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "received": "2026-07-02", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V407000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "received": "2024-06-05", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V214000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "received": "2024-03-20", "component": "POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT", "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.", "consequence": "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.  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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V626000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-08-15", "component": "TRAILER HITCHES", "summary": "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.", "consequence": "A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V509000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-07-19", "component": "TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE", "summary": "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.\"", "consequence": "Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V344000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-05-17", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL", "summary": "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.\"", "consequence": "A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V577000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "received": "2021-07-28", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL", "summary": "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.\"", "consequence": "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.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["electrical", "other", "transmission", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 29.5, "park_warnings": 3, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2022, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:22:43+00:00", "segment": "midsize-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.62, "idx_vs_make": 1.92, "idx_vs_year": 1.75, "idx_vs_segment": 1.29, "early_idx": 2.37, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 75, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "Dodge", "model": "Durango", "per_year": 12.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "complaints": 56, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Passport", "per_year": 12.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "complaints": 58, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Traverse", "per_year": 20.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.48, "complaints": 95, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Edge", "per_year": 27.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.66, "complaints": 129, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Pathfinder", "per_year": 28.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.69, "complaints": 135, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Pilot", "per_year": 31.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.75, "complaints": 148, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sorento", "per_year": 46.9, "idx_vs_all": 1.11, "complaints": 219, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "Highlander", "per_year": 51.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.23, "complaints": 242, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Explorer", "per_year": 55.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.32, "complaints": 260, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Santa Fe", "per_year": 55.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.33, "complaints": 261, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Palisade", "per_year": 64.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.54, "complaints": 302, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "per_year": 68.3, "idx_vs_all": 1.62, "complaints": 319, "self": true}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Grand Cherokee", "per_year": 93.7, "idx_vs_all": 2.23, "complaints": 438, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Outback", "per_year": 98.9, "idx_vs_all": 2.35, "complaints": 462, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 62.4, "complaints": 354}, "next_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 55.5, "complaints": 204}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"structure": [{"term": "windshield", "docs": 79, "ratio": 14.0}, {"term": "crack", "docs": 52, "ratio": 20.3}, {"term": "small", "docs": 28, "ratio": 13.0}, {"term": "glass", "docs": 27, "ratio": 10.8}, {"term": "chip", "docs": 18, "ratio": 32.5}, {"term": "rock", "docs": 20, "ratio": 21.0}], "electrical": [{"term": "cluster", "docs": 21, "ratio": 29.0}, {"term": "blank", "docs": 19, "ratio": 36.4}, {"term": "instrument", "docs": 22, "ratio": 17.5}, {"term": "lcd", "docs": 11, "ratio": 295.6}, {"term": "speedometer", "docs": 11, "ratio": 28.5}, {"term": "display", "docs": 15, "ratio": 10.2}], "hvac": [{"term": "sunroof", "docs": 23, "ratio": 23.7}, {"term": "exploded", "docs": 17, "ratio": 23.3}, {"term": "glass", "docs": 18, "ratio": 12.6}, {"term": "windshield", "docs": 18, "ratio": 5.6}, {"term": "closed", "docs": 9, "ratio": 10.1}, {"term": "hit", "docs": 14, "ratio": 4.4}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2022-12-16", "last_filed": "2026-09-02", "median_filing_delay_days": 9, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 204, "crashes": 5, "fires": 2, "injuries": 3, "deaths": 0, "severe": 7, "severe_share": 3.4, "injuries_per_100": 1.5, "per_year": 55.5, "age_years": 3.7, "by_group": [{"group": "structure", "count": 47, "share": 23.0, "ratio": 2.51}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 40, "share": 19.6, "ratio": 1.24}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 38, "share": 18.6, "ratio": 2.07}, {"group": "engine", "count": 26, "share": 12.7, "ratio": 0.57}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 18, "share": 8.8, "ratio": 0.76}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 8, "share": 3.9, "ratio": 1.02}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 8, "share": 3.9, "ratio": 1.56}, {"group": "adas", "count": 5, "share": 2.5, "ratio": 0.44}, {"group": "other", "count": 5, "share": 2.5, "ratio": 1.38}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 3, "share": 1.5, "ratio": 0.25}, {"group": "steering", "count": 3, "share": 1.5, "ratio": 0.23}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 2, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.23}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 1, "share": 0.5, "ratio": 0.32}], "top_group": "structure", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2022, "count": 2}, {"year": 2023, "count": 59}, {"year": 2024, "count": 49}, {"year": 2025, "count": 48}, {"year": 2026, "count": 46}], "early": 110, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 74, "share": 36.3}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 53, "share": 26.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 43, "share": 21.1}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 34, "share": 16.7}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 16, "recent_12m": 68, "prior_12m": 32, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 6, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V430000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2023, "received": "2026-07-02", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V494000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-07-28", "component": "STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM", "summary": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.", "consequence": "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. 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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V407000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-06-05", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V214000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-03-20", "component": "POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT", "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.", "consequence": "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.  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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V298000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2023, "received": "2023-04-26", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL", "summary": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2\" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, \"Control and Displays,\" and 138, \"Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.\"", "consequence": "A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC270.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V035000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2023, "received": "2023-01-29", "component": "AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW", "summary": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles.  Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.", "consequence": "Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC262.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "electrical", "other", "structure", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 57.8, "park_warnings": 2, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2023, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:22:45+00:00", "segment": "midsize-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.32, "idx_vs_make": 1.56, "idx_vs_year": 1.32, "idx_vs_segment": 1.05, "early_idx": 1.32, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 71, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "Ford", "model": "Edge", "per_year": 6.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.14, "complaints": 22, "self": false}, {"make": "Dodge", "model": "Durango", "per_year": 9.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.23, "complaints": 35, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Passport", "per_year": 10.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.24, "complaints": 37, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Traverse", "per_year": 23.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.56, "complaints": 86, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Outback", "per_year": 24.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.58, "complaints": 89, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Pathfinder", "per_year": 28.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.67, "complaints": 103, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Explorer", "per_year": 29.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.69, "complaints": 107, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Pilot", "per_year": 37.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.89, "complaints": 137, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sorento", "per_year": 42.5, "idx_vs_all": 1.01, "complaints": 156, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "Highlander", "per_year": 50.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.2, "complaints": 185, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "per_year": 55.5, "idx_vs_all": 1.32, "complaints": 204, "self": true}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Santa Fe", "per_year": 76.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.83, "complaints": 282, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Palisade", "per_year": 107.8, "idx_vs_all": 2.56, "complaints": 396, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Grand Cherokee", "per_year": 153.0, "idx_vs_all": 3.64, "complaints": 562, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 68.3, "complaints": 319}, "next_year": {"year": 2024, "per_year": 80.4, "complaints": 215}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"structure": [{"term": "windshield", "docs": 34, "ratio": 13.2}, {"term": "crack", "docs": 20, "ratio": 17.1}, {"term": "glass", "docs": 11, "ratio": 9.7}, {"term": "spread", "docs": 6, "ratio": 30.6}, {"term": "rock", "docs": 7, "ratio": 16.1}, {"term": "chip", "docs": 6, "ratio": 23.7}], "electrical": [{"term": "cluster", "docs": 11, "ratio": 23.9}, {"term": "instrument", "docs": 11, "ratio": 13.8}, {"term": "black", "docs": 10, "ratio": 15.5}, {"term": "speed fuel", "docs": 5, "ratio": 206.7}, {"term": "screen", "docs": 13, "ratio": 7.7}, {"term": "gauge", "docs": 7, "ratio": 22.1}], "hvac": [{"term": "sunroof", "docs": 9, "ratio": 14.4}, {"term": "snow mode", "docs": 4, "ratio": 285.8}, {"term": "cluster intermittently", "docs": 3, "ratio": 436.9}, {"term": "intermittently blank", "docs": 3, "ratio": 344.2}, {"term": "exploded", "docs": 6, "ratio": 12.8}, {"term": "spontaneously", "docs": 5, "ratio": 16.2}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2023-07-31", "last_filed": "2026-09-02", "median_filing_delay_days": 5, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 215, "crashes": 6, "fires": 2, "injuries": 4, "deaths": 0, "severe": 8, "severe_share": 3.7, "injuries_per_100": 1.9, "per_year": 80.4, "age_years": 2.7, "by_group": [{"group": "structure", "count": 59, "share": 27.4, "ratio": 2.99}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 50, "share": 23.3, "ratio": 1.48}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 36, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 1.86}, {"group": "engine", "count": 18, "share": 8.4, "ratio": 0.38}, {"group": "adas", "count": 15, "share": 7.0, "ratio": 1.22}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 11, "share": 5.1, "ratio": 0.44}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 8, "share": 3.7, "ratio": 0.61}, {"group": "other", "count": 8, "share": 3.7, "ratio": 2.05}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 6, "share": 2.8, "ratio": 0.73}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 3, "share": 1.4, "ratio": 0.56}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 0.5, "ratio": 0.12}], "top_group": "structure", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2023, "count": 16}, {"year": 2024, "count": 86}, {"year": 2025, "count": 71}, {"year": 2026, "count": 42}], "early": 173, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 110, "share": 51.2}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 74, "share": 34.4}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 31, "share": 14.4}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 12, "recent_12m": 68, "prior_12m": 69, "recent_trend": "steady", "recalls": 5, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V430000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2024, "received": "2026-07-02", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V494000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2024, "received": "2025-07-28", "component": "STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM", "summary": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.", "consequence": "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. 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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V407000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-06-05", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST", "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.", "consequence": "A fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 1, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V214000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-03-20", "component": "POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT", "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.", "consequence": "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.  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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V077000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-02-07", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL", "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.", "consequence": "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.  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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["engine", "other", "structure", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 44.7, "park_warnings": 2, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2024, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:22:47+00:00", "segment": "midsize-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.91, "idx_vs_make": 2.26, "idx_vs_year": 2.1, "idx_vs_segment": 1.51, "early_idx": 2.46, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 78, "n_in_year": 89, "peers_year": [{"make": "Dodge", "model": "Durango", "per_year": 4.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.12, "complaints": 13, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Passport", "per_year": 6.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.14, "complaints": 16, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Explorer", "per_year": 7.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.17, "complaints": 19, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "Highlander", "per_year": 15.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.37, "complaints": 42, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Edge", "per_year": 15.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.37, "complaints": 42, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sorento", "per_year": 17.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.41, "complaints": 46, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Pathfinder", "per_year": 28.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.67, "complaints": 75, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Outback", "per_year": 34.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.81, "complaints": 91, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Pilot", "per_year": 40.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.97, "complaints": 109, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Traverse", "per_year": 49.3, "idx_vs_all": 1.17, "complaints": 132, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Santa Fe", "per_year": 65.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.55, "complaints": 175, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "per_year": 80.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.91, "complaints": 215, "self": true}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Grand Cherokee", "per_year": 113.3, "idx_vs_all": 2.69, "complaints": 303, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Palisade", "per_year": 142.8, "idx_vs_all": 3.39, "complaints": 382, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 55.5, "complaints": 204}, "next_year": {"year": 2025, "per_year": 62.8, "complaints": 105}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"structure": [{"term": "windshield", "docs": 31, "ratio": 9.6}, {"term": "crack", "docs": 22, "ratio": 15.0}, {"term": "trim", "docs": 14, "ratio": 42.9}, {"term": "rock", "docs": 12, "ratio": 22.0}, {"term": "glass", "docs": 13, "ratio": 9.1}, {"term": "chip", "docs": 8, "ratio": 25.2}], "electrical": [{"term": "black", "docs": 20, "ratio": 24.7}, {"term": "cluster", "docs": 15, "ratio": 26.1}, {"term": "speedometer", "docs": 11, "ratio": 35.9}, {"term": "instrument", "docs": 14, "ratio": 14.0}, {"term": "speed gas", "docs": 6, "ratio": 375.3}, {"term": "display", "docs": 13, "ratio": 11.1}], "hvac": [{"term": "exploded", "docs": 7, "ratio": 15.7}, {"term": "trim", "docs": 4, "ratio": 20.1}, {"term": "glass", "docs": 6, "ratio": 6.9}, {"term": "sunroof", "docs": 5, "ratio": 8.4}, {"term": "pieces", "docs": 3, "ratio": 19.6}, {"term": "windshield", "docs": 7, "ratio": 3.5}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2024-11-04", "last_filed": "2026-08-31", "median_filing_delay_days": 8, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 105, "crashes": 3, "fires": 2, "injuries": 5, "deaths": 0, "severe": 4, "severe_share": 3.8, "injuries_per_100": 4.8, "per_year": 62.8, "age_years": 1.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 37, "share": 35.2, "ratio": 1.59}, {"group": "structure", "count": 25, "share": 23.8, "ratio": 2.59}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 17, "share": 16.2, "ratio": 1.81}, {"group": "other", "count": 7, "share": 6.7, "ratio": 3.7}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 6, "share": 5.7, "ratio": 0.36}, {"group": "adas", "count": 4, "share": 3.8, "ratio": 0.66}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 3, "share": 2.9, "ratio": 0.25}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 3, "share": 2.9, "ratio": 0.76}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 1, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.16}, {"group": "steering", "count": 1, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.15}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.23}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2024, "count": 2}, {"year": 2025, "count": 23}, {"year": 2026, "count": 80}], "early": 105, "early_closed": false, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 31, "share": 29.5}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 74, "share": 70.5}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 14, "recent_12m": 90, "prior_12m": 15, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 3, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V105000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2025, "received": "2026-02-23", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER", "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.", "consequence": "A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V745000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-10-31", "component": "TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE", "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.\"", "consequence": "Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V494000", "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-07-28", "component": "STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM", "summary": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.", "consequence": "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. 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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["other", "structure", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 30.5, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "year": 2025, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:22:49+00:00", "segment": "midsize-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.49, "idx_vs_make": 1.77, "idx_vs_year": 1.31, "idx_vs_segment": 1.18, "early_idx": null, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 66, "n_in_year": 85, "peers_year": [{"make": "Dodge", "model": "Durango", "per_year": 4.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.1, "complaints": 7, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "Highlander", "per_year": 5.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.13, "complaints": 9, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Passport", "per_year": 20.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.5, "complaints": 35, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Pathfinder", "per_year": 29.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.7, "complaints": 49, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Outback", "per_year": 44.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.06, "complaints": 75, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Explorer", "per_year": 57.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.36, "complaints": 96, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Grand Cherokee", "per_year": 62.2, "idx_vs_all": 1.48, "complaints": 104, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Telluride", "per_year": 62.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.49, "complaints": 105, "self": true}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sorento", "per_year": 73.5, "idx_vs_all": 1.75, "complaints": 123, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Traverse", "per_year": 103.4, "idx_vs_all": 2.46, "complaints": 173, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "Pilot", "per_year": 116.0, "idx_vs_all": 2.76, "complaints": 194, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Santa Fe", "per_year": 126.7, "idx_vs_all": 3.01, "complaints": 212, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Palisade", "per_year": 143.5, "idx_vs_all": 3.41, "complaints": 240, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2024, "per_year": 80.4, "complaints": 215}, "next_year": null, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"engine": [{"term": "shift engine", "docs": 10, "ratio": 997.1}, {"term": "restart", "docs": 19, "ratio": 13.4}, {"term": "message", "docs": 16, "ratio": 8.8}, {"term": "park", "docs": 16, "ratio": 7.7}, {"term": "alarm", "docs": 9, "ratio": 37.0}, {"term": "replicate", "docs": 8, "ratio": 22.4}], "structure": [{"term": "windshield", "docs": 13, "ratio": 9.5}, {"term": "crack", "docs": 9, "ratio": 14.5}, {"term": "sunroof glass", "docs": 5, "ratio": 89.6}, {"term": "impact", "docs": 7, "ratio": 12.9}, {"term": "class action", "docs": 5, "ratio": 26.4}, {"term": "debris", "docs": 5, "ratio": 23.5}], "hvac": [{"term": "shattering", "docs": 3, "ratio": 99.6}, {"term": "glass", "docs": 5, "ratio": 12.1}, {"term": "explosion", "docs": 3, "ratio": 40.6}, {"term": "sunroof", "docs": 4, "ratio": 14.3}, {"term": "waiting", "docs": 4, "ratio": 10.2}, {"term": "internet", "docs": 3, "ratio": 20.8}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}]}