Kia Telluride Complaints (2022)

329 consumer complaints on file.

#11545759September 21, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Driver side wiper gets stuck and won’t wipe in intermittent mode. Sporadically stops in auto mode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543457September 8, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Driving on highway in Dallas in high heat with no cars in front of me. Nothing appeared to hit Windshield or fly up but windshield cracked at very edge of drivers side and cracked at least 12 inches across within 5-10 minutes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540181August 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
I have been having issues with the instrument display panel freezing. This has occurred about seven times this year. I have five of the times documented. Here are videos from the five most recent occurrences; March 18th, June 19th, July 18th, August 9th, and August 22nd. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11_if2oi5RqXpzH5K93916IbPniEG59Gv?usp=drive_link The July 18th occurrence was particularly concerning because I was low on fuel and had no distance estimate. When the panel freezes I am unable to see import information including the backup camera, turn signal camera, and cruise control information. Turning the car off and on does not resolve the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539066August 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The gauge center behind the steering wheel will freeze every couple of weeks and will stay frozen until the car is shut off. After a few hours I can turn the car back on and it will work correctly. The speedometer analogue gauge will work but the digital screen will freeze. For instance, yesterday it was frozen on 23 MPH and I was in park! The issue this causes is that I cannot use the cruise control, change the display to view other info, the blind spot cameras don't work, or any other info displayed there. I have video and pics.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538728August 15, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
While puling down our gravel driveway at a low rate of speed, a small gravel rock hit the passenger side lower corner of our windshield causing a very small circular chip in the glass. Day 0 - We pulled into our garage immediately evaluating what we knew happened because we heard it... and we couldn't find ANYTHING. Day 1 - The next morning we looked again and found the tiniest dot (and I mean dot sized) and felt SO glad that it wasn't bigger than that. Day 3 - The indented "dot" became a full blown cracked line about 5 inches long and continued to grow in size a little more each day... until we had no choice but to replace the windshield entirely as it expanded across the entire windshield, from passenger side bottom corner to the driver's side upper corner! This is not normal. I've had several gravel rocks hit my windshield (from our driveway) and this has never happened. The fact that it did cause a small chip, I'm certain it would have stayed as a small chip in any other vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538585August 15, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is the 3rd time my 2022 Telluride windshield will have to be replaced because of a crack from a small pebble on freeway. There is a defect of the windshield being thinner than most brands. There should be a recall to replace the windshield with a proper thickness one that doesn't crack so easily causing dangerous driving .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538285August 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I’ve had numerous incidents where we were driving with adaptive cruise on and the vehicle will inexplicably engage the FCA system and slam on the brakes. This has occurred with no vehicles in front of me in clear conditions And had nearly caused a rear end collision.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538214August 13, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car smells like vinegar when it’s first turned on. I believe it’s something to do with the air conditioner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537768August 10, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
While driving in August 2022 some normal road dust or sand hit my car and chipped my windshield in several places. I called my ResistAll company and they sent a guy out in September 2022 and he said he couldn’t repair it because it wasn’t “bad enough” Do not have a good picture. In March 2023, I was passing a vehicle going the same direction on the interstate and a small rock hit my windshield and instantly cracked it 6+ inches. I again contacted the ResistAll company and they informed me they couldn’t help because the crack was over 6 inches already, which it was instantly. Picture directly after incident attached. Red circle is where the rock hit. I, like many others, believe the windshields being installed on brand new Tellurides are defective and should be replaced at the manufacturers expense. Not to mention the ResistAll package the dealership insisted I purchase is pointless. Lessons learned but I’d hope to recoup some of that money back as well. In addition to my windshield, the finish on the trim on my windows is coming off so very discolored and looks terrible. They look like water spots but are not. Picture attached.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535808August 1, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle is available for inspection. The vehicle windshield just cracked while the vehicle was parked in a driveway. Something must be defective in the manufacturing process. Windshield that just crack for no reason can cause safety concerns while driving for the passengers and other vehicles. The car was not being driven but simply the windshield cracked. We have not yet got it inspected by the dealer or other party/agency. The issue has not been recreated yet. Since it was parked it is unknown if any indicator lights or other warning occurred. This happened in the City of Orange California July 1, 2023. I would like a response from your agency about if others have reported this problem because Kia Motors was not very helpful. Where else can I get information about this issue? What else should we do? Please help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535668August 1, 2023
LANE DEPARTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving with the Lane Keep Assist activated in the Cruise Control mode, the vehicle inadvertently attempted to access the nearest exit independently. The contact also stated that while driving in manual mode at 55 MPH, the Lane Keep Assist jerked the steering wheel out of the driver's grip causing the vehicle to drift to the extreme left. The contact regained control by jerking the steering wheel in the opposite direction with excessive force. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who failed to accurately diagnose the vehicle. The contact was advised to disengage the cruise control feature while driving. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,500.
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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#11531523July 11, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Saturday July 8 2023 heard crackling sounds like static coming from approximately 3/4 across the front console. Turned off radio, disconnected phone. Sounds continued, with no connection to road conditions or speed. Sunday July 9 2023 sounds continued intermittently. Monday July 10 2023 crackling sounds continued until a loud pop was heard. Windshield cracked at approximately 3/4 across the front and center of vertical (mid passenger vision). Very small center dot with three lines - looks like a bowtie or cat whiskers - intersecting at the dot, with a horizontal and two diagonal lines. Crackling sounds have since ceased. No impact to the windshield was detected prior to the crackling sound beginning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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