NHTSA has received 105 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia Telluride, or 62.8 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.49, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #66 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Kia models its rate is 77% higher; against other Midsize SUVs it is 18% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2024-11-04 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 8 days.
105Complaints
62.8Complaints per year on the road
1.49Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
3.8%Share involving a crash or fire
90Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 80.4 complaints per year, more than this one.
The most common problem area is Engine (35.2% of complaints), followed by Body & structure (23.8%) and Interior & equipment (16.2%). Engine complaints are 1.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “shift engine”, “restart”, “message”, “park” and “alarm”. 4 reports (3.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 14 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (70% of incidents). In the last 12 months 90 new complaints were filed, versus 15 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 30% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
My stepson became entangled in the left/driver-side third-row seat belt of my 2025 Kia Telluride. The seat belt webbing became wrapped/tangled around him and the seat belt retractor entered a locked condition.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759623
The vehicle had been throwing different Electrical Codes for several months around August through December 2025. The last code it through was an engine management system error.
Engine · 2026-07-07 · ODI 11748732 · Fire
When driving, the vehicle will randomly shut off. Every warning light and alarm goes off. A message displays on the dash to put the vehicle on P or N to turn it back on. This happens unexpectedly.
Engine · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760914
The infotainment displayed information at the home screen is so close to the left side of the screen that when you are driving, the steering wheel and my hand covers it, so if you want to see it, you need to bend a little to the right, taking the eyes off the…
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761004
Large crack appeared with no impact point observed. Crack originates at the bottom edge under the hood. There is an ongoing class action regarding similar incidents involving KIA windshields.
Body & structure · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759693
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
Risk: 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.
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."
Risk: 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.
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM Campaign 25V494000 · 2025-07-28
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. 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. 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Kia Telluride?
105 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Telluride, or about 62.8 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 35.2% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Kia Telluride still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 90 new complaints were filed, versus 15 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Kia Telluride compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 105 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia Telluride, or 62.8 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.49, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #66 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Kia models its rate is 77% higher; against other Midsize SUVs it is 18% higher.