Is the Kia Telluride Reliable?

20202026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

66/100
Good

Reliability Score

15
Total Recalls
1217
Owner Complaints
35
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Kia Telluride Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
20252676
68
Good
202421513
66
Good
202321412
70
Good
2022321310
64
Fair
202122185
72
Good
202044279
58
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Telluride Compares to Similar Vehicles

Kia Telluride66/100
Suv Category Average68/100

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:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
220
VISIBILITY/WIPER
181
ENGINE
123
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
105
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
96
STRUCTURE:BODY
66

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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