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2023 Kia Telluride Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 185 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2023 Kia Telluride

The 2023 Kia Telluride shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
185
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Kia Telluride (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V035000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V298000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V214000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V407000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V494000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Kia Telluride

Based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
42
Electrical System
36
Visibility/wiper
23
Power Train
19
Structure
13
Steering
10
Suspension
8
Engine
6
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Kia Telluride — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 710 complaints 2021 315 complaints 2022 300 complaints 2023 185 complaints 2024 193 complaints 2025 67 complaints 2026 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Kia Telluride

Is the 2023 Kia Telluride reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Kia Telluride has 5 recalls and 185 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Telluride have?
The 2023 Kia Telluride has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Telluride?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Kia Telluride are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Visibility/wiper, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Kia Telluride safe to buy?
The 2023 Kia Telluride has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Telluride should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Telluride are: 2017, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.