2025 Kia Telluride problems and complaints
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Telluride. The most-reported areas: Engine (41), Unknown Or Other (22), Electrical System (21).
Key takeaways
- 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 19% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 16 | 14% |
| Power Train | 8 | 7% |
| Seats | 8 | 7% |
| Steering | 8 | 7% |
| Structure | 6 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
| Visibility | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-17
My 2025 Kia Telluride has experienced repeated, unresolved engine stalling/shutdown while driving. The defect began as stalling at low speeds approaching stops and has escalated to the vehicle shutting off completely while traveling at 45–50 miles per hour on public roads. When the engine shuts off at highway speeds, p...
Seats - filed 2026-09-14
My 2025 Kia Telluride is subject to safety recall SC362A / NHTSA Recall 26V105 involving the front seatback assemblies. On March 24, 2026, I left the vehicle with an authorized Kia dealer for the recall repair. The dealer documented “REMEDY NOT AVAIL” and also documented that the vehicle would remain at the dealer unti...
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-14
We purchased a new 2025 Kia Telluride 17 days ago. Just three days after purchasing the vehicle, I experienced a serious and potentially dangerous failure while driving in heavy traffic in downtown Chicago. The dashboard suddenly lit up, an alarm began sounding, and the following warning appeared: “Engine Off! Shift to...
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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.