Kia Telluride Complaints

2,086 consumer complaints on file.

#11477907August 6, 2022
ENGINE
We were driving down the freeway and the car overheated and power stopped. Turn our the drive belt was shredded and most of it missing. This was verified by the dealership once it was taken to them. This is a known problem through the community who owns these cars.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476952August 1, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I was the first car in line stopped at a traffic light - no vehicles in front of me - and I heard a loud pop. Immediately, I noticed a curved crack in the upper center of the windshield that wrapped below the rear view mirror area. There was no impact to the glass at the time - the windshield just simply popped for seemingly no reason whatsoever. This has been an issue on 2020 and 2021 Kia Tellurides, and Kia has been aware of this issue for a while, blaming it on a "windshield bonding problem" at the factory.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476862August 1, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Exploding Sunroof At approx. 6:45am on July 29th, while driving on highway with no other cars in sight the Sunroof exploded. Sunshade was closed therefore glass did not fall onto us while we were driving. The sound was extremely load, we heard a load pop and then the shattering of glass. We all jumped inside the vehicle but thankfully no cars were in sight around us as we did swerve. We were approx. 2 miles from the dealer's exit so we drove directly to the dealer. Manufacture is not taking any responsibility as they say it was due to impact but there was absolutely nothing that hit our car. No other vehicles around or debris on highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476714July 30, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Purchased a brand new 2022 Kia Telluride. After less than 5K miles, engine overheated and I had to stop the car in order to let the engine cool down. The coolant level was fine, I did not see any leaks, and I did not notice an smoke from the engine compartment. After 30min of letting the car cool down, I started the car and checked to make sure the radiator fan was working - and it was working fine. The car's temperature gauge showed normal temp. I turned on the heater full blast as I drove home, just in case. Temperature remained normal. I am unsure why the engine temperature reached critical levels causing the warning and beeping from the car's computer. I am still looking for a dealership to schedule diagnostic of the car to figure out the problem. All Kia dealerships are booked until Nov 2022!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476637July 30, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving on the interstate and my sunroof just exploded, nothing hit it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476538July 29, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Safety and security bypass via USB port in steering column making vulnerable to theft with only a USB cord
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475944July 26, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instrument cluster goes blank. “Data error” message displays. Speedometer stops working. Fuel gauge goes to “empty”. Compass displays the opposite of what is true (says I’m going north when actually traveling south). Warning message (voice and display on map) giving me a dangerous warning that I’m traveling north while in a southbound lane. No speedometer puts me and others at risk. Problem has been reproduced at dealership on 7/20/2022. No prior symptoms or warning lights when problem first occurred with 300 miles on the odometer. Created a case number with KIA on 6/23/2022 (14889564). This problem seems very similar if not exactly like NHTSA campaign number 22V344000 and KIA recall number SC237. KIA seems to be dragging their feet in fixing this dangerous problem. It’s been very difficult getting any answers on when they will fix the problem. I could use your help. This issue has occurred 9 times in 8 weeks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475456July 23, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Front windshield developed hairline crack on lower driver side. Crack measures approximately 12 inches in length. No evidence of any impact. Crack noticed by owner at roughly 7AM CDT on Tuesday, Jul 5, 2022. Vehicle had been driven the previous evening by same driver. At that time no crack was noted. Vehicle was garaged overnight. As previously stated, there are no signs of impact or other abnormal stress to the windshield. Vehicle purchased new in July 2021. Dealer to inspect week of July 25, 2022.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475399July 22, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Small rock hit windshield which caused the windshield to crack. Never seen a windshield crack so easily.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475254July 22, 2022
AIR BAGS
I was hit on the front driver side of my car by someone who flew through a red light. The impact was so hard that my head slammed against the driver side window and shattered the glass. No airbags in my car deployed. The other drivers airbag deployed. I had to crawl out of the passenger side door because her car was slammed into mine. I sustained a concussion and injury to my arm from the impact. I’m 5’10” and was wearing a seatbelt
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11475100July 21, 2022
WHEELS, TIRES
These tires ball super quick and are a danger to the road. Others have complained as well on review sites. Since they wear fast they also pop easily. Have popped 3 tires in 1.5 years all different tires. 1st tire popped at 12K miles 2nd tire popped at 20k miles 3rd tire popped at 26k miles SCORPION ZERO ALL SEASON - SIZE: 245/50R20 These need recalled. They are pour quality and are a road hazard if anyone pops their tire at higher speeds. Thankfully all three of mine were lower speeds. I have now replaced the latest tire with a different brand as these tires put me at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474928July 20, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High Beam Headlight system both headlamps are malfunctioned and yes it is available for inspection. Due to high beam headlight system not working when I am driving down hill I am not able to see at a distance in front of my vehicle nor can I see animals jumping out of the road in front of me. My safety is at risk as well as others I meet on the road. Dealer is aware unable to get me in immediately. No warning as a matter of fact the vehicle indicates that high beam lights are working. Upon looking up consumer reviews there have been many complaints regarding this concern which has required KIA to replace both headlight assembly systems at the cost of $ 2500.00 my KIA just barely went out of warranty. My issue is these complaints were filed several times since 2020 and these issues have not been placed into warranty as a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474972July 20, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At a little over 63000+ mileage my vehicle's alternator have gone bad and now sitting in the shop for repairs that are not cover by my warranty because it was a little ove 60000 mileage. On the day my alternator gave in, I was on the freeway and all my hazards lights were lit. The steering wheel stiffen and it was hard to drive, I try to pull over and the vehicle went dead in mid freeway. All blinkers and lights were no longer working too so I was in the mid of a freeway at night in the dark. For all i know someone couldve side swipe me or crashed into me with the sudden power loss. I've only have this supposedly new car off the lot for 3 years with only 63k mileage and the alternator is bad already and drained my whole battery.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474489July 18, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I unlocked the doors to get in the car. I let my son go by the back door (trunk) because his door was blocked by the car parked next to me. He went in and I put my purse in. The car was supposed to be unlocked since I was able to open my door and he made it in. By the time I walked up to my door, all the doors were locked, trapping my son in along with my keys and phone. The doors arent supposed to lock when the keys are in. I had to call 911 to get my son out of there quickly. He is too small to understand how to unlock te doors manually. It is the second time the doors locks while my keys are inside, but the first time with my toddler child in the car. It could have resulted in serious injury or worst.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474458July 18, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
We have had the vehicle for less than a year and the windshield has already broken twice from very small/light pebbles. The star caused by the most recent one was so small we didn't even hear it and has now spread to a 30"+ crack across windshield. We learned through researching that the windshields on these cars are becoming notorious for easy breakage and we do not feel safe having such a weak windshield.I have been driving for 18 years and have only ever once before had a windshield need replacement. The crack is so large I am afraid the glass will fall through while driving and it distorts the view. Should not have to keep replacing the windshield for every grain of sand that strikes it!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474117July 15, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Upon driving my new vehicle for approximately 5 months, the windshield got chipped. I took this to an individual and had this sealed. Last week, after driving my Telluride for about a year, the windshield began to crack in a different spot. The crack has grown and grown and now encompasses most of the windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473438July 11, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Poor illumination of headlights and headlights high beam does not work. The bulbs were changed, and the high beam light fuse and the high beam relay were changed and the lights still will not go on high beam. I heavily rely on bright lights when possible to easily identify animals in or near roadway when traveling during hours of darkness. Night time visibility is very poor and unsafe,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472410July 5, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield cracking on a brand new 2022 telluride. This could cause severe issues at high speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472317July 5, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield crack developed 6 inches above from bottom from drive side when driving on highway after 2 hours of drive. No one near my vehicle and not related to any Collison. Crack increased from 3 inch to half of the screen on parked car. Not inspected by police or insurance company as of now. Went to dealer in Norwood, MA and person at dealership reviewed and confirmed it happed without any specific external hit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472257July 4, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
High beam lights stopped working. Bulbs are ok. Lamp assembly has a part that physically moves to change high to low.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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