2023 Kia Telluride: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Kia Telluride: 6 recalls, 207 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #23V035000 · 2023 · 31,943 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags May become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V298000 · 2023 · 108,936 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 sportage, sportage hybrid, sportage plug-in hybrid, niro hybrid, niro plug-in hybrid, soul, and telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" lcd screen.â â the instrument cluster May fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.â â as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Why it matters: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V214000 · 2024 · 427,407 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft May not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in park.
Why it matters: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were…
Seats Vehicle recall #24V407000 · 2024 · 462,869 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 telluride vehicles. 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.
Why it matters: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #25V494000 · 2025 · 201,149 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025.
Seats Vehicle recall #26V430000 · 2026 · 462,869 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor May overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24v407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Why it matters: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (60): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), warning light on (3).
- Electrical (49): the most common themes are electrical failure (12), door / lock issues (6), warning light on (5).
- Visibility/Wiper (29): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (24): the most common themes are warning light on (8), hard / delayed shifting (7), stalls / loses power (4).
The 2023 Kia Telluride has 207 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 7 Telluride model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 290). Complaints peaked in 2023 (59 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 20,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (326 complaints, 7 recalls), 2024 (220 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | Regular |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Kia Telluride. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Telluride problems?
Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (60), electrical (49), visibility/wiper (29).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Kia Telluride get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.8 L, Automatic (S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2023 Kia Telluride repair manual?
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