2023 Kia Telluride problems and complaints
Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Telluride. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (61), Electrical System (53), Visibility/Wiper (29).
Key takeaways
- 214 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 25% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 29 | 14% |
| Power Train | 25 | 12% |
| Engine | 24 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 7% |
| Structure | 14 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 7% |
| Visibility | 12 | 6% |
| Steering | 10 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2023 Kia Telluride
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-04
Kia installed voluntary safety recall on my car - SC357 ECM SW UPGRADE (VESC). I drive up and down steep mountain roads. Previous to this installation when I downshifted the transmission it would slow down the car. After the installation, going down two or more gears, the car now speeds up instead of slowing down. ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-30
Within the last two weeks the vehicle has died approximately 8-10 times. Dealership checked the battery and found it to be in good condition. Approximately two weeks ago I walked outside and the cooling fan was on after the vehicle was parked for more than four hours. To this day the dealership can’t figure out why the...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-30
My 2023 Kia Telluride started leaking water to the inside of the vehicle headliner and running out the 2nd row reading lights and all the way tobthe back hatch when it rained. This could cause significant electrical shortage in the lights, airbags and rear hatch or any other component the water makes contact with. It...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.