Kia model-year index

Telluride

Start with the year on the registration. Each year opens live recall campaigns and owner reports, alongside source-backed problem files.

Listed year span
2020 to 2026
Model years
7
Documented files
5
Federal records
Live on each year

Source-backed problem files

Documented Kia Telluride conditions

Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.

Safety recallImmediate safety action

2020 to 2024 Kia Telluride · Driveline & parking brake

Driveshaft spline damage and possible rollaway in Park

A grinding noise or reduced drive power can precede the driveshaft problem covered by the Telluride rollaway recall.

“Telluride rolls while in park”“car moved after I parked”
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Safety recallImmediate safety action

2020 to 2022 Kia Telluride · Trailer wiring

Four-pin tow-hitch harness short and fire risk

Certain genuine Kia four-pin tow-hitch harnesses can short after moisture or debris contamination and create a fire risk.

“Telluride hitch wiring melted”“smoke at back of Kia”
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Safety recallImmediate safety action

2020 to 2024 Kia Telluride · Body & structure

Seat component may not remain secure

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.

“seat feels loose”“seat moves while driving”
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Safety recallImmediate safety action

2021 Kia Telluride · Airbags, seats & restraints

Telluride power seat motor can overheat and catch fire

NHTSA campaign 26V430000 lists the 2021 Kia Telluride for a condition in which telluride power seat motor can overheat and catch fire.

“2021 Telluride power seat motor overheating”“Telluride seat slide knob stuck”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection

2023 to 2025 Kia Telluride · Body & structure

Body or structural component may fail

The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

“body panel feels loose”“part hanging under car”
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