2025 Kia Telluride recalls and problems

The 2025 Kia Telluride has 3 recalls and 126 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 Telluride model years — 6th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

3recalls

126complaints

3crashes

2fires

5injuries

7,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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3 recalls

Seats

Feb 23, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.

Risk: 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 Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Tires

Oct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V745000 · 45 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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 for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Structure

Jul 28, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V494000 · 201,149 vehicles

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Risk: 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 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine52

Unknown or other23

Vehicle Speed Control6

Forward Collision Avoidance5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2025 vs. other Kia Telluride years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Kia Telluride, the latest from Feb 23, 2026 (seats). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (52), electrical system (23), unknown or other (23). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.