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Kia Telluride 2024

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
3,800 cc
6
Cylinders6
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv · Top Safety Pick
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap frontGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testGood
Side: updated testGood
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia Telluride SUV FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
11.8 L/100 km
Highway
9.0 L/100 km
Combined
10.7 L/100 km
Emissions
247 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

5 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST 26V430000 · 2026-07-02 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM 25V494000 · 2025-07-28 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST 24V407000 · 2024-06-05 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 24V214000 · 2024-03-20 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL 24V077000 · 2024-02-07 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness 2026-09-22 · NHTSA

I purchased my CYBEX Callisto G 360 on April 26, 2025. The harness does not stay tight: after I pull the adjuster strap to tighten it and let go, I can pull on the shoulder straps and they loosen again without pressing the harness release button. I’m concerned the harness adjuster is not holding the restraint securely…

VISIBILITY 2026-09-18 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof glass fractured, and the glass pieces blew outward. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,200.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-09-02 · NHTSA

The left side of my screen where speed, gas and other essential safety features will not show

STRUCTURE 2026-08-23 · NHTSA

I hear rattling/loud squeaking coming from liftgate rear door internally when driving. It has been noticed since purchasing the vehicle new.

SERVICE BRAKES 2026-08-21 · NHTSA

On August 3, 2026, while operating my 2024 Kia Telluride, I experienced a catastrophic and total failure of the service braking system. Without warning, the brake pedal went straight to the floorboard with zero hydraulic pressure or stopping power, resulting in a crash into trees. ​The vehicle was towed to Gerber C…

STRUCTURE,SEATS 2026-08-21 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V430000 (Seats) and 25V494000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available, even though the recall narrative stated that parts were available. The local dealer was contacted and sta…

SEATS 2026-08-20 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. T…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-08-17 · NHTSA

The cluster screen on my 2024 Telluride is BLACK when I turned it on today. No issues prior and turning the car off and on does not help. I cannot see my fuel gauge, speed, winshield wiper speed, tire air levels, what gear I am in nothing. I contacted dealer and they have heard of no issues and cannot get me in for …

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS 2026-08-12 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure to start. The contact charged the remote battery pack, and a tec…

SEATS 2026-08-11 · NHTSA

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety concern involving my Kia Telluride and the recalled front power seat motor/fire hazard. We are parents of three children, and this vehicle is used to transport our family. We are extremely concerned about the potential for a vehicle fire caused by the defectiv…

POWER TRAIN 2026-08-10 · NHTSA

our transmission not shifting to next gear on highway acceleration— RPM"s climbs but speed doesn't match—is a serious drivability and safety issue. My car was in the dealership for this problem and it has returned. my wife was entering a highway and RPM's increased and t .transmission wouldn't shit to the next gear.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES Crash 1 injured 2026-08-03 · NHTSA

Driving and brakes malfunctioned and would not stop causing an accident into a tree

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