Kia Telluride Complaints

2,086 consumer complaints on file.

#11535573July 31, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
While driving under normal conditions and with significant distance from another vehicle in front of me, a small rock/pebble hit the windshield of my vehicle, which caused a rock chip. The rock chip quickly "spidered" out and spread within a matter of an hour. Currently there are known and report manufacturer defects with regards to Kia windshields, specific but not limited to the Telluride model. In my case I have a 2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro. I have also discovered a chip in the rear passenger side window. My vehicle is approximately 23 days from the date of purchase (7/8/2024). I am aware that there is an open Class Action Lawsuit against Kia for 2019-2022 Telluride model vehicles. This needs to be extended through to the 2024 model years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535253July 29, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My windshield cracked in March 2023 from a small stone on passenger side. In June 2023 I had the windshield replaced by Kia. 2 weeks later, windshield cracked from under the A post on the driver side. Kia dealership has said it was an outside source of impact, but it broke while driving, normal conditions and only vehicle on roadway. Kia is refusing to replace windshield again. 1st windshield was $1200. 2nd windshield the dealership offered not to charge labor, windshield will still cost $950.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534988July 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
These windshields are paper-thin. Numerous cracks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534948July 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Windshield cracked unexpectedly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534539July 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2020 Kia Telluride 70,000 miles. Sunroof/moonroof off track and cannot close. Kia refuses to cover under warrantee despite car being only three years old. Both social media and NHTSA have multiple complains from other kia Telluride owners of identical issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534620July 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, a warning chime sounded with the check forward safety system, check rear cross traffic safety system, check blind spot safety system, and the AWD safety system messages displayed. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal operation. Several days later the failure returned, and the contact called and made the dealer aware of the failure. The contact was informed that pests might have entered the vehicle and the contact was advised to have the vehicle cleaned. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shut off as the previous warning messages displayed. Additionally, the engine off message was displayed. The contact pulled off to the shoulder of the highway and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted after the vehicle was restarted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to a dealer. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer where a code reader determined that there was a defect with the front radar. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to Auto Express Kia (9090 Peach St, Waterford, PA 16441). The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and the vehicle remained with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534349July 25, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
While waiting at signal, there are no visual or audible warnings when seatbelts disengage in the front. I'm concerned this might occur with the rear seats, which is haphazard for little ones in car seats.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534221July 24, 2023
ENGINE
Over the past 2 weeks my Telluride has stalled when restarting at a turn or sign sign 3x. I didn't take it to the mechanic yet because it restarts fine and there are no lights on the dashboard or codes so I know the mechanic would send me away. Tonight I was driving home on a local highway and heard horrific sounds coming from the car and smoke from under the hood. I pulled over to the side of the road, the lights all came on the dashboard, and the car turned itself off and would not come back on. I had to be towed. After my Telluride was up on the flatbed, the tow truck driver told me it was bad news. He pointed to some liquid and debris on the road and told me those were pieces from my engine. My engine blew up! He said it was a known thing with Kia engines. My car is 3 years old and had 69,500 miles on it. i have made sure it has all needed upkeep.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534141July 24, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owned a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the odometer became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH in the rain, the front and side sensors started beeping and the automatic headlights turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be rewired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was traded for another vehicle. The contact related the failure NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V344000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534117July 24, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 cracked windshields that spidered out after a small pebble.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533932July 23, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield seemed to crack spontaneously with only 4000 miles. I don’t see an obvious impact area from where something hit the windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533825July 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving on interstate with sunroof closed/not in use. Entire sunroof glass shattered suddenly. No rocks or flying debris were visualized flying toward my vehicle before the glass shattered. The glass just seemed to shatter without impact from debris.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533659July 21, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I live in the desert where there isn't any light at night. I was driving home as usual and my highbeams would not turn on. I couldn't see very well because it was so dark and had to go really slow and way under the speed limit. I was so nervous due to the lack of visibility. It put myself and my young kids in danger. I don't feel safe driving at night now. There was no warning indication on the dash. It shows the blue highbeam light when I turn them on, but they don't actually go on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533129July 18, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The sunroof track assembly broke when the sunroof was opened. Causing the sunroof to be stuck in the open position
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532868July 17, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Windshield cracks with minimal pressure. I have replaced 3 windshield within a year. The smallest rock causes chips that instantly spread.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532539July 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Well, what I thought to be a solid build has succumbed to the known issues with this vehicle. The car has 17,7862 miles on it. I always follow the ‘severe’ maintenance schedule along with babying the heck out of it. I was driving the vehicle on city street, roughly 35-40mph when I got the Xmas tree of death light up on the dashboard (all the indicators went crazy), and a slight loss of power with engine and transmission. I shifted the gear shifter into manual so I could at least control the car and make it safely back home. Once I parked, I shut off the car and then turned it back on. The indicator lights turned off, however the check engine light stayed on. I swapped out the battery for a new one and that fixed the problem for a few hours until later that day the same thing happened again. At this point I know there is something more happening electronically that is not right. Hence the problem: The UB module assembly behind the dashboard needs to be replaced because it is defective (full disclosure, this is what I believe to be the issue, but will be scheduling appointment with dealer to have them look). Ah, but thank goodness for the Telluride forum that has brought to my attention many issues that I also experience with my vehicle. I too have a crack in my windshield that happened three months in (thankfully I have a film on the windshield that has kept it from spidering), I too have to hand wash or touchless wash car due to nightfall trim peeling (thankfully I have car ceramic coated so hopefully that is helping the longevity), I too feel the binding and slipping in my AWD system as I try to accelerate a turn from a stop. It would behoove Kia to address the ongoing issues with their ‘top selling SUV’ as clearly there are still many vehicles popping up with problems. I will say pay attention to the warning signs. Roughly a month ago, the forward parking sensors failed due to ‘blockage’. I should’ve known it would lead to a larger problem. This could’ve been bad!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532431July 15, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The high beam headlights have stopped working out of the blue. The standard headlights are working. I live in dark rural area and rely on these high beams for night driving. Wondering in there is going to be a recall to repair this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532463July 15, 2023
SUSPENSION
IAfter recognizing some problems with suspension, I went to an independent auto repair shop. Mechanic discovered that axle on front passenger side was falling apart. He took pictures of it. I turned it into a nearest Kia dealer in Garden Grove, CA. They said that they would repair it under manufacturer's warranty after receiving parts. Dealer did not provide a copy of work oder. It was so dangerous to drive on the freeway with 2 toddlers on car seats. It occurred on approx. 11,000 milesage. This is a significant safety issue that needs to be officially investigated for safety. Mechanic stated that it almost fell out that may have caused fatal accidents
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531932July 12, 2023
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Without any other vehicles driving in front, a small crack appeared on the edge of the driver’s side of my brand new 2023 Kia Telluride windshield. Looks like a small rock may have hit, but there were no cars to throw the rock. The windshield immediately cracked across to the middle of the passenger seat. The crack has a large gap where dust has started collecting. The glass is not very thick, and the crack is visibly deep. This happened within a month and a half of owning the brand new vehicle. I have read many complaints about the same or similar issues regarding Telluride windshields
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531549July 11, 2023
ENGINE
Engine stopped suddenly while driving. Warning light (I believe check engine) came on simultaneous with failure. Had seconds to coast to side of road before car came to full stop. Injuries avoided because not on highway, no car immediately behind and on road with ability to pull over. Could not be restarted. Initial repair at dealership failed, had to replace entire engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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