Is the Kia Telluride Reliable?
2020–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Kia Telluride Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 0 | 38 | 6 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 138 | 3 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2023 | 3 | 117 | 2 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2022 | 5 | 186 | 4 | — | 43 | Poor |
| 2021 | 3 | 194 | 5 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2020 | 2 | 397 | 9 | — | 56 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Telluride Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Telluride scores 14 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Kia Telluride Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 1070 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kia Telluride reliable?+
The Kia Telluride scores 54/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 17 recall campaigns and 1070 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Telluride is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Telluride achieved the highest reliability score of 67/100 with 0 recalls and 38 complaints.
How many miles does a Telluride last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Kia Telluride owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Telluride will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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