Kia Telluride Complaints

2,086 consumer complaints on file.

#11603969July 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Vehicle has warnings for EPB and lane assist along with active recall for roll away. Cruise control does not work as well. Wheel jerks out of your hand while driving Has been to appointment 7/1 in which vehicle was not repaired. Dealer claiming they had no record of a “diagnosis appointment” New appointment set 60 days out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603689July 22, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown- my 2020 Telluride doesn’t even have 60,000 miles on it. I have only used the sunroof a handful of times and realized it won’t open all the way when I tried it. Realized there’s a metal piece that’s connected with plastic that has snapped off. After searching about it, I’ve seen so many people comp about this same issue and how expensive it is to fix. Why hasn’t there been a recall on this if so many are having the same issue?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603826July 22, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I bought a Kia Telluride on [XXX]. I drove it to Michigan on [XXX]. During the trip, a highway pebble kicked up from the tire of a truck in front of me and hit the windshield. The chip from the rock cracked the windshield from the passenger side to the driver side of the vehicle in a matter of minutes. I researched this Kia Telluride windshield incident via the internet, and there is evidence that it is due to manufacturer negligence. The windshield is defective, and a class action lawsuit has been filed. In 2020, Kia even sent letters to owners offering to correct the problem. The windshield failed and it is available for inspection. The crack in the windshield is a visual impairment for the driver. The problem hasn't been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle component hasn't been inspected by the manufacturer or others. There were no warning lights or messages. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603710July 22, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and exiting the vehicle, moments later the vehicle erroneously rolled backwards and struck the side of the residence. During the failure the front and rear driver's side doors and residence were damaged. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V214000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 37,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603612July 21, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle had approx 10k miles and I simply tried to open the sunroof before leaving my driveway and something snapped. The Sunroof was then stuck in the open position, I could not close it. I called my regular dealership for help as it was under warranty and practically new. The dealership said they are too busy to help me, I have no garage and there was rain in the forecast. I called other dealerships and was able to find one who would take it in for a look. I was told it might take a few days and left the car. After a few days the dealership said they needed to order parts, that the entire sunroof track has to be replaced and it may take weeks. They were able to close the roof and I picked up the car, I had to take it back as wind was coming in as I drove and rain can too. I returned for repairs and issues approx 5 times until it was "repaired". I have not opened the sunroof again since, for fear of additional problems and no longer under warranty as many other Kia Telluride owners who have this issue with the sunroof. Being away from home and it breaking again would be a disaster and having to drive from a secluded area with unpredictable weather can be dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603272July 18, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Windshield replacement 2 times in three years and about to have it replaced again six months after replacing it. It seems little thing that hit the windshield will crack it. I asked KIA if they had complaints about windshields problems and was told no. I getting expensive replacing it every six months or ever year. I believe it cheaply made and the won’t admit it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602711July 16, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving the vehicle I opened the sunroof. The sunroof appeared to be stuck with a metal object attached to the wind reflector popped off and came inside the vehicle. Had it been closer to my face it could have caused grave danger, if it had struck my eyes. The piece appears to have attached to the wind reflector and frame of sunroof.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602788July 16, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2020 Kia Telluride Snow White Pearl paint chipping on top of windshield exposing primer. Known issue regarding Kia and white paint colors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602795July 16, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield got cracked and need replacement within a year
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602025July 14, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
I purchased a used white 2020 Telluride EX with 47,000 miles in November of 2023. I noticed 4 or 5 what looked like chips in the paint on the body along the top of the windshield. They have slowly gotten larger, one becoming about the size of a half dollar coin. There is no safety risk. I haven't made an appointment yet but will be in the next week since I now have 57,000 miles and the warranty runs out at 60,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601993July 14, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The dash above the steering wheel is not lighting up to show me the speed, gas, rpm. Or any other lights. My safety and others is at risk because I am not able to know my speed or any malfunctions that would other wise be displayed on the dash. This just happened and I cannot reach the dealership until tomorrow. This has not been inspected by anyone as of now. No other warning lights or symptoms prior to this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601436July 12, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while reversing the back over prevention camera failed to display an image, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601307July 11, 2024
ENGINE
Since November 2023, the car's engine has been burning oil. There are no leaks in the driveway. On January 8th (87,000 miles), I took the Kia Telluride for service at Mission Viejo Kia for a Check Engine light. They said the car had low oil and indicated that the cause was a leaking oil housing. They completed an oil change and added new oil. On February 19th (90,000 miles), the AC drain was clogged and water was entering the passenger side inside the vehicle. In addition to this fix, Mission Viejo Kia noted that the oil level was down to 1/2 quart. This was only 3000 miles since the last oil change. On April 6th (95,000) completed another oil change at Ramona Tire, where I was getting new brakes. They did note very low oil. June 24th (96,600 miles), the Telluride started rattling and stalling at lights. Upon inspection, Mission Viejo Kia determined it was due to low oil again. July 9th (98,000 miles) I inspected the oil dipstick and saw barely any oil. I took it to Mission Viejo Kia and it is currently awaiting direction from Kia Corporate for the next steps. This was only 2000 miles after the most recent oil change. There was no oil leaking in the driveway. My research has shown that Kia Tellurides and other Kia/Hyundia are experiencing rapid oil consumption. This eventually could lead to engine failure and catalytic converter failure. Class action suits have been filed and dismissed recently. My 100,000 mile warranty is coming up. This complaint is to document the issues I have been experiencing for any possible future action.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601305July 11, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My sunroof hinges cracked and my sunroof will not close
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600997July 10, 2024
ENGINE
In November of 2023 my our Kia Telluride began giving us issues. It would act as though it wanted to die/shut off while idling at stops or even during acceleration. We took it to a local mechanic that we always go to. They told us the car was 4 quarts low on oil, even though it had only been about 3,000 miles since the last oil change. Since it was under warranty called the dealer to get an appointment. They told us it would be several weeks, however, it finally did die on my wife while driving on the interstate to work one morning. She immediately called the dealer, who agreed to look at the car that week. Thus began the 5 months of back and forth to the dealer for continuous "testing". Finally, at the beginning of April 2024 we got the ok from Kia to move on the next round of testing. We had an appointment to drop it it off on 4/29/2024. I am filing this complaint on July 10, 2024, and our car has been sitting in their parking lot inoperable since. Initially we were told it would be 2-3 weeks to get a new engine under warranty and each time we have called the dealer or Kia, no one can give us an ETA on the new engine. We now have a vehicle that has been sitting in hot sun getting weather damage for the past 3 months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600601July 9, 2024
ENGINE
Engine is burning oil now has a rod knock. It’s been sitting at the dealership for two weeks, so haven’t heard anything back
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600596July 9, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Trim is coming off below windows. Can be a hazard if it comes off in traffic and flys into another vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600430July 9, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The sunroof wind deflector broke while closing the sunroof while parked. This dislodged the sunroof mechanism from its tracks and prevents the sunroof from closing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600102July 8, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sunroof went off track and will not close. Took it to the dealership and it will need a totally new sunroof assembly totaling $5,000 because the sunroof got off track on its own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600187July 8, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The windshield on my 2024 Kia Telluride developed a small crack while driving on an highway. There was no construction vehicles in front of us or any construction happening on the road and were driving with significant distance from the vehicle in front. The windshield cracked by itself and upon inspecting the crack it’s clear that the crack was more within the glass instead of an external element. This could be potentially related to the known issue with kia’s defective windshields for model years till 2023. I believe 2024 model year also exhibits the same issue. I request Kia to look into 2024 model years and initiate a recall to replace the defective windshields.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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