Complaint volume
299 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2022 Kia Telluride Complaints
299 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2022 Kia Telluride, grouped by component category.
299 Total complaints
10 Crash reports
4 Fire reports
7 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 10 crash reports, 4 fire reports, 7 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 21 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 34,716 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2022 Kia Telluride?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2022 Kia Telluride
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How severe are the 2022 Kia Telluride complaints?
10 Crash
4 Fire
7 Injury
0 Fatality
9 Towed
5 Medical attention
What are the most common 2022 Kia Telluride complaint categories?
VISIBILITY/WIPER 64
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35
VISIBILITY 18
ENGINE 13
POWER TRAIN 9
STRUCTURE 9
SERVICE BRAKES 7
SUSPENSION 5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4
299 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ESC check failure. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | A Kia dealership documented they performed the voluntary service recall SC252 HECU Inspection and determined my vehicle was within the guidelines and did not need replacement. 6 months later my vehicle experienced the symptoms of the HECU issue. The EPB, Auto Hold, and the ABS lights appeared on the console. We took the vehicle in for service, we were told they didn't have someone available to look at the issue and told us to reschedule, that is a separate issue. Weeks later when we took it and asked someone to look at it, since their next appointment wasn't for almost a month. The mechanic said immediately we can't let you leave with this car it is not safe. The brake fluid had leaked into the HECU box. So either the voluntary recall is inadequate or dealerships are not properly doing the inspection. I can not find detailed information on the risk associated with this but this is similar to the fire risk Kia has had in the past. In any case leaking brake fluid into the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit can't be safe. If this is a know issue why is this still a voluntary recall. My family was put in danger and Kia continues to ignore this is an issue. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Instrument Cluster A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Problem started 4-5 months ago and was very intermittent; about 2-3 occurences per month. Problem has become more frequent and become much more severe. When foot is on brake and just coming to stop, engine races to around 6000 rpm. Originally would return to normal rpm in a second or two. Most recent occurences were on Oct. 10 2023, problem manifested 9 times. At stop, engine raced to 6000 rpm and remained there. Some times returned to normal rpm after few seconds, other times shifting to neutral and back to drive caused rpm to normal; 3 times I had to turn off engine. Once when restarting, engine immediately raced back to 6000 rpm and I had to stop engine again. Problem is intermittent so dealer says cannot tackle problem until they can experience problem themselves despite my very detailed description. Vehicle is unsafe to drive. Fortunately so far problem occured with foot on brake pedal so instantly increased brake pressure prevented vehicle from lurching forward into an accident. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Small pebble was kicked up onto the Front Windshield on normal 35 mph street driving. I have read up on many instances that the Kia Telluride has had many issues with thin or defective glass that is not able to withstand simple small rocks.. This is a MAJOR safety issue and concern that KIA must acknowledge for 2021 and 2022 Telluride owners.. Apparently they noted issues on the 2020 when they were released. In many cases creating a small chip that becomes a major crack once it starts running.. Ours was attempted to be repaired by Safelite AutoGlass.. But still a few months later the crack expanded and began getting longer. KIA must begin to extend warranties for Telluride Owners as this glass is NOT meeting safety standards in protecting passengers.. It may become more evident if someone eventually gets seriously injured if the cracking / shattering glass enters the cabin injuring passengers / children. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Driver side wiper gets stuck and won’t wipe in intermittent mode. Sporadically stops in auto mode. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY | Driving on highway in Dallas in high heat with no cars in front of me. Nothing appeared to hit Windshield or fly up but windshield cracked at very edge of drivers side and cracked at least 12 inches across within 5-10 minutes. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have been having issues with the instrument display panel freezing. This has occurred about seven times this year. I have five of the times documented. Here are videos from the five most recent occurrences; March 18th, June 19th, July 18th, August 9th, and August 22nd. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11_if2oi5RqXpzH5K93916IbPniEG59Gv?usp=drive_link The July 18th occurrence was particularly concerning because I was low on fuel and had no distance estimate. When the panel freezes I am unable to see import information including the backup camera, turn signal camera, and cruise control information. Turning the car off and on does not resolve the issue. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The gauge center behind the steering wheel will freeze every couple of weeks and will stay frozen until the car is shut off. After a few hours I can turn the car back on and it will work correctly. The speedometer analogue gauge will work but the digital screen will freeze. For instance, yesterday it was frozen on 23 MPH and I was in park! The issue this causes is that I cannot use the cruise control, change the display to view other info, the blind spot cameras don't work, or any other info displayed there. I have video and pics. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | While puling down our gravel driveway at a low rate of speed, a small gravel rock hit the passenger side lower corner of our windshield causing a very small circular chip in the glass. Day 0 - We pulled into our garage immediately evaluating what we knew happened because we heard it... and we couldn't find ANYTHING. Day 1 - The next morning we looked again and found the tiniest dot (and I mean dot sized) and felt SO glad that it wasn't bigger than that. Day 3 - The indented "dot" became a full blown cracked line about 5 inches long and continued to grow in size a little more each day... until we had no choice but to replace the windshield entirely as it expanded across the entire windshield, from passenger side bottom corner to the driver's side upper corner! This is not normal. I've had several gravel rocks hit my windshield (from our driveway) and this has never happened. The fact that it did cause a small chip, I'm certain it would have stayed as a small chip in any other vehicle. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is the 3rd time my 2022 Telluride windshield will have to be replaced because of a crack from a small pebble on freeway. There is a defect of the windshield being thinner than most brands. There should be a recall to replace the windshield with a proper thickness one that doesn't crack so easily causing dangerous driving . | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I’ve had numerous incidents where we were driving with adaptive cruise on and the vehicle will inexplicably engage the FCA system and slam on the brakes. This has occurred with no vehicles in front of me in clear conditions And had nearly caused a rear end collision. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car smells like vinegar when it’s first turned on. I believe it’s something to do with the air conditioner. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving in August 2022 some normal road dust or sand hit my car and chipped my windshield in several places. I called my ResistAll company and they sent a guy out in September 2022 and he said he couldn’t repair it because it wasn’t “bad enough” Do not have a good picture. In March 2023, I was passing a vehicle going the same direction on the interstate and a small rock hit my windshield and instantly cracked it 6+ inches. I again contacted the ResistAll company and they informed me they couldn’t help because the crack was over 6 inches already, which it was instantly. Picture directly after incident attached. Red circle is where the rock hit. I, like many others, believe the windshields being installed on brand new Tellurides are defective and should be replaced at the manufacturers expense. Not to mention the ResistAll package the dealership insisted I purchase is pointless. Lessons learned but I’d hope to recoup some of that money back as well. In addition to my windshield, the finish on the trim on my windows is coming off so very discolored and looks terrible. They look like water spots but are not. Picture attached. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The vehicle is available for inspection. The vehicle windshield just cracked while the vehicle was parked in a driveway. Something must be defective in the manufacturing process. Windshield that just crack for no reason can cause safety concerns while driving for the passengers and other vehicles. The car was not being driven but simply the windshield cracked. We have not yet got it inspected by the dealer or other party/agency. The issue has not been recreated yet. Since it was parked it is unknown if any indicator lights or other warning occurred. This happened in the City of Orange California July 1, 2023. I would like a response from your agency about if others have reported this problem because Kia Motors was not very helpful. Where else can I get information about this issue? What else should we do? Please help. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving with the Lane Keep Assist activated in the Cruise Control mode, the vehicle inadvertently attempted to access the nearest exit independently. The contact also stated that while driving in manual mode at 55 MPH, the Lane Keep Assist jerked the steering wheel out of the driver's grip causing the vehicle to drift to the extreme left. The contact regained control by jerking the steering wheel in the opposite direction with excessive force. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who failed to accurately diagnose the vehicle. The contact was advised to disengage the cruise control feature while driving. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,500. | Crash: No Fire: No | 10,500 |
| Jul 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My windshield cracked in March 2023 from a small stone on passenger side. In June 2023 I had the windshield replaced by Kia. 2 weeks later, windshield cracked from under the A post on the driver side. Kia dealership has said it was an outside source of impact, but it broke while driving, normal conditions and only vehicle on roadway. Kia is refusing to replace windshield again. 1st windshield was $1200. 2nd windshield the dealership offered not to charge labor, windshield will still cost $950. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | These windshields are paper-thin. Numerous cracks. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Windshield cracked unexpectedly. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | While waiting at signal, there are no visual or audible warnings when seatbelts disengage in the front. I'm concerned this might occur with the rear seats, which is haphazard for little ones in car seats. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the odometer became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH in the rain, the front and side sensors started beeping and the automatic headlights turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be rewired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was traded for another vehicle. The contact related the failure NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V344000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 28,000 |
| Jul 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 cracked windshields that spidered out after a small pebble. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | SUSPENSION | IAfter recognizing some problems with suspension, I went to an independent auto repair shop. Mechanic discovered that axle on front passenger side was falling apart. He took pictures of it. I turned it into a nearest Kia dealer in Garden Grove, CA. They said that they would repair it under manufacturer's warranty after receiving parts. Dealer did not provide a copy of work oder. It was so dangerous to drive on the freeway with 2 toddlers on car seats. It occurred on approx. 11,000 milesage. This is a significant safety issue that needs to be officially investigated for safety. Mechanic stated that it almost fell out that may have caused fatal accidents | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | ENGINE | Engine stopped suddenly while driving. Warning light (I believe check engine) came on simultaneous with failure. Had seconds to coast to side of road before car came to full stop. Injuries avoided because not on highway, no car immediately behind and on road with ability to pull over. Could not be restarted. Initial repair at dealership failed, had to replace entire engine. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Saturday July 8 2023 heard crackling sounds like static coming from approximately 3/4 across the front console. Turned off radio, disconnected phone. Sounds continued, with no connection to road conditions or speed. Sunday July 9 2023 sounds continued intermittently. Monday July 10 2023 crackling sounds continued until a loud pop was heard. Windshield cracked at approximately 3/4 across the front and center of vertical (mid passenger vision). Very small center dot with three lines - looks like a bowtie or cat whiskers - intersecting at the dot, with a horizontal and two diagonal lines. Crackling sounds have since ceased. No impact to the windshield was detected prior to the crackling sound beginning. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |