2025 Kia Telluride Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 121 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

63/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2025 Kia Telluride

The 2025 Kia Telluride shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

121

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Kia Telluride (3)

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

🔧 Structure: Exterior Trim

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…

NHTSA #25V494000

🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

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…

NHTSA #25V745000

🔧 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner

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…

NHTSA #26V105000

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Most Common Problems — 2025 Kia Telluride

Based on 121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Visibility/wiper

Electrical System

Seats

Steering

Power Train

Structure

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Kia Telluride — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 Kia Telluride

Is the 2025 Kia Telluride reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Kia Telluride has 3 recall campaigns and 121 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Telluride have?

The 2025 Kia Telluride has 3 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 2025 Kia Telluride?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 Kia Telluride are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2025 Kia Telluride safe to buy?

The 2025 Kia Telluride has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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: 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2020.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.