The Lemon Index2024 Kia Telluride.
The 2024 Kia Telluride is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 222 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 223, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 20 to 22 mpg combined. The best Kia Telluride year is 2021.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 222 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Telluride year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 22K miles on the car (23 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- seats 2026
The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
- body structure 2025
The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
- seats 2024
The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Show all 5 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2024
The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
- engine 2024
The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Kia told dealers about
Kia sent dealers 61 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding…
- Technical service bulletin: service action: rear hvac operation inspection and replacement…
- Technical service bulletin: cluster software logic improvement for lower than actual fuel…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Telluride SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
My INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER WENT OUT. Black! No speedometer, no gas gauge and it didnât increase the mileage when I drive the vehicle. No safety gauges working. Kia dealerships will not accommodate me that day to fix it.
2024 Kia Telluride owner · NHTSA complaint 11708200
More owner reports
Software malfunction left the primary dashboard and all associated systems inoperable and in an unresposive state.
NHTSA complaint 11648082
Instrument cluster above the steering wheel is black and will not work. No way to know speed as well as other important things.
NHTSA complaint 11651492
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Kia Telluride reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.2× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 223; 100 is average). The best Kia Telluride year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2024 Kia Telluride problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), automatic emergency braking (18%) and wipers & visibility (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?
5 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Telluride get?
20 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Kia Telluride safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2024 Kia Telluride problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,700 and 22,000 miles. The middle report was at 8,400 miles, from 23 complaints.
Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Kia Telluride cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Kia Telluride year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works