59 of the 2,014 complaints about the Kia Telluride (2.9%) concern Wheels, tires & suspension, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Wheels, tires & suspension share across all tracked vehicles.
59Complaints · Wheels, tires & suspension
2.9%Share of complaints
1.17×vs. all vehicles
13Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
13 Wheels, tires & suspension complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 11 in the 12 months before — up 18%.
None of these reports describes a crash or fire.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V745000 (2025-10-31, model year 2025).
On XXX, I picked up a rental vehicle from the Budget Car Rental branch at [XXX] (SJC) for a family trip. On XXX, while driving through a remote mountain area near [XXX], the rear tire suffered a catastrophic and sudden pressure failure, dropping instantly to…
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-09-30 · ODI 11768170
Constant failure of the rear self leveling shocks there is tsb on the issue but manufacturer will only replace first set of shocks which causes the owner to pay every 20k plus miles for new rear shocks
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760537
My 2021 Kia Telluride has suffered two consecutive component failures of the rear suspension's self-leveling shock absorbers.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-14 · ODI 11757006
The rear suspension on the car has completely failed. The car is extremely bouncy and would be unsafe for young children and elderly people.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-07-18 · ODI 11751264
I wish to amend my previous report dated 6/22/2026. #11745783. IT is is cv boot on the right side. I had a dealer do the repair. It is not under warranty, If you follow the Kia Telluride complaint page son FB, others have had the same issue.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-06-27 · ODI 11746935
The CV axel is bad and needs replaced. I am only at 72,000 miles. If I had not gotten an oil change and the technician saw it, it could have broken while driving this coming weekend for 14 hours. Independent service center is replacing. No warning.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-06-22 · ODI 11745783
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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."
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.
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."
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.
