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 | 2 | 67 | 6 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 151 | 3 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2023 | 2 | 141 | 2 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | 213 | 10 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2021 | 2 | 218 | 5 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2020 | 4 | 427 | 9 | — | 58 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Telluride Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Telluride scores 2 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 1217 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kia Telluride reliable?+
The Kia Telluride scores 66/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 15 recall campaigns and 1217 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Telluride is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Telluride achieved the highest reliability score of 72/100 with 2 recalls and 218 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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