Kia Telluride Brakes problems
0.39 vs. all vehicles Within ±30% year on year
47 of the 2,014 complaints about the Kia Telluride (2.3%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
47Complaints · Brakes
2.3%Share of complaints
0.39×vs. all vehicles
11Last 12 months
14.9%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
11 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 10 in the 12 months before — up 10%.
7 of these reports (14.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 11 · Previous 12 months: 10
What owners report
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I put the car in park, then turned off the vehicle, and removed my seatbelt. The car then began rolling back on its own.
22May2023: 2022 Kia Telluride had a complete brake failure while exiting an elementary school garage, leading to a collision with the closed gate. ABS warning lights came on and witnesses heard ABS sounds despite dry pavement and slow speed.
While driving the vehicle on the highway, as I was exiting the off ramp, when applying the brake pedal it completely failed and went to the floor with no stopping.
On August 3, 2026, while operating my 2024 Kia Telluride, I experienced a catastrophic and total failure of the service braking system.
Vehicle experiences intermittent brake failure at normal and low speeds. No indicator lights are present, no warnings are given.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake light illuminated and was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a repair on the wheel speed sensor and parking brakes.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Kia Telluride
- Body & structure546
- Engine348
- Unspecified or other329
- Electrical242
- Lighting181
- Transmission / powertrain116
- Wheels, tires & suspension59
- Brakes47
- Driver-assist systems44
- Airbags & seat belts41
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