Complaint volume
196 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
2023 Kia Telluride Complaints
196 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2023 Kia Telluride, grouped by component category.
196 Total complaints
5 Crash reports
2 Fire reports
3 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 unknown or other, visibility/wiper, 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 5 crash reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 15 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 26,062 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to unknown or other, visibility/wiper, 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 2023 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.
2023 Kia Telluride
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How severe are the 2023 Kia Telluride complaints?
5 Crash
2 Fire
3 Injury
0 Fatality
5 Towed
1 Medical attention
What are the most common 2023 Kia Telluride complaint categories?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34
VISIBILITY/WIPER 19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
STRUCTURE 9
POWER TRAIN 8
ENGINE 7
SUSPENSION 7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4
SEAT BELTS 4
196 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Purchase brand new 2023 Telluride EX X line. Currently have 500 miles on the dash and it still shifts very rough from 1 to 2 gear while going at low speeds around 5-15 mph. I have tried changing the drive settings from comfort, smart, sport, eco and it still has jerky gear shift in every setting. Also getting very low gas mileage. I thought it jusy needed few miles to break in but problem is still there. Also does not even give you warning sounds of when getting to close to car infront when parking like it does in the rear. Not what I expected from a BRAND NEW CAR that cost around $55,0000. Wish I would have just sticked to the Acura or Lexus. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. Additionally, the parking brake inadvertently engaged while driving. The Auto Start/Stop was intermittently inoperable, and the doors failed to unlock with the remote starter. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer only performed a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V035000 (Air Bags). The failure recurred. The contact then stated that while pulling into a parking space at 4 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle lunged forward and experienced unintended acceleration. The forward collision avoidance failed to activate to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the median, causing the front passenger's side tire to blow out. The front view camera fault message was displayed. No injury was sustained. The vehicle was then towed to Steve Schmitt Kia (11655 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63033) where the vehicle remained, not yet diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V298000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 11. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Towed | 11 |
| May 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My windshield failed. I have 2401 miles on the car and out of nowhere it had a huge crack the next day when I went to take my kids to school. It puts us at risk of shattering at any moment. It gets bigger as the days past. Yes I have reported it. It has been happening to a lot of 23 Telluride owners. No warning light or anything came on. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | UNKNOWN-crack in windshield began and spread with out cause. Crack began,noticed within first 1000 miles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Lack of acceleration when in snow mode. The car decreased speed and I couldn’t get it to increase The car is at dealership now It has happen 7 times and I haven’t even had my first payment. No warning was given I have a video of it. It will not let me upload it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | For the 3rd time in less than 3 months the instrument panel is blank, no instruments are visible, no power to the screen. Cars need to go back to analog gauges for safety. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | My car was sitting in driveway and not moved for 4 days. The windshield broke and cracked completely | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated while responding. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 500. | Crash: No Fire: No | 500 |
| Mar 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The reverse camera remains engaged even after shifting to drive. This can remain after 10-20 seconds. As I started to drive forward, the camera remained engaged and hit on moving cars behind me causing the vehicle to emergency brake even though nothing was in front of me. Almost causing an accident | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Driving down the road and I heard a crack/pop and noticed a dime sized chip in the windshield on the passenger side. No other vehicles nearby to attribute to a rock or something similar. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield failed on the way home from the dealership after small impact. Passenger side window developed cracks at 486 odometer miles. The windshield chip spread beyond repair during the 6-week warranty claim process in which the claim was denied on 3/8/2023. The side window never took an impact. As shown in the photo's the crack is covered by the sideview mirror and just behind the window molding. Claim was denied as Kia claims it took an impact based on the photos. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2023 | POWER TRAIN | THE CAR IS BRAND NEW. A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE, I WAS DRIVING IN SNOW MODE. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, TURNING LEFT. I PROCEDED FORWARD WTIH MY LEFT TURN. I LOST ALL ACCELRATION POWER, CREATING A RISK OF BEING HIT OR CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEURTAL. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW MUCH YOU PUSH THE GAS PEDAL. IT DOES NOTHING NOR DOES THE RPM'S MOVE. SWITHING OUT OF SNOW MODE, THE CAR ACCELRATED AS IT SHOULD. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN 5 TIMES. EVERY TIME, IT HAS BEEN ON LEFT HAND TURNS FROM A STOP, IN SNOW MODE. I HAVE SOME ON VIDEO. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, OTHER KIA TELLURIDE AND HYUNDAI PALISADE OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER AND THEY TEST DROVE IT BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT. SCANNED FOR DTC'S, NONE PRESENT. THEY SAID THE CAR OPERATES AS IT SHOULD. NEVER HAS A WARNING LIGHT SHOWN. ON THE LAST 2 TIMES IT HAPPENED, AFTER ALL ACCELARATION LOST, I HEARD A "CLUNKING NOSE" AND THE CAR JERKED. I THEN SWITCHED OUT OF SNOW MODE AND THE CAR OPERATED AS IT SHOULD. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 100 MILES ON THE NEW CAR. I NOW HAVE AROUND 600. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Second time in a week, less than 300 miles, instrument cluster screen went black, no power. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have an EX trim. Driver Instrument Display is off and won't turn back on. I have tried turning off the car for extended periods of time and turning it back on but no luck. Not having this display on is a safety hazard not just because I cant see critical information but it seems when the display turned off it also turned off the following: - No audio from the turn signals - No audio from the reverse sensors even when I'm about to hit what is behind me - Can't tell what what gear I'm in from the gear selector as the light won't come on This is not acceptable as I just bought this car about a week ago from making this post. Not even 150 miles on it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driver instrument display is black, no information is displayed. It just happened when starting the car, no display. These LCD displays are dangerous. Go back to analog. I have NO information about anything going on with the car or it's speed. It's dangerous to drive. Multiple engine start/stop cycles do nothing. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I have owned the car for 2 months. For the 3rd time while pulling out into traffic the car refused to accelerate like it was having trouble with transmission(this made it dangerous for me pulling into busy traffic) For 10 to 20 seconds it would not accelerate and then finally it would operate as normal. The last time it happened when it kicked into gear the car jumped and it made a loud noise. This refusal to accelerate happened 3 different times | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2023 | VISIBILITY | While driving on highway my new Kia Telluride’s suddenly made a very loud and scary popping noise. I pulled off at next exit to find a large chip and crack in the top of windshield. I did not see a rock hit it so I’m not sure how it cracked. Completely unacceptable and a safety concern if the windshield cracks this easily. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | This has happened twice in the same day. We have less than 200 miles in the car. Wile accelerating uphill, the rpm’s drop and the acceleration dies and we have had to turn on hazards as it slows down while we pull over to the side of the road. Then it will turn back on and jerk forward and continue to accelerate. The car was in snow driving mode. Works fine but this happened twice. We are taking it to the dealership tomorrow but this stopped traffics behind us and was a huge safe concern as you need to be able to accelerate uphills. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2023 | VISIBILITY | Driving home from purchasing vehicle heard a pop like squeezing an empty water bottle. Did not know what it came from. Eventually noticed a fine line crack in lower corner of passenger side of windshield extending from edge of glass towards center and curving up. Length approximately 9-10 inches. Contacted dealer to be told they can't help us. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving down the road, heard a noise and the sunroof exploded. Thankfully we had the visor closed | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The KIA Telluride Tow Hitch Harness Module has been responsible for getting humidity and dirt inside and starting a fires. So, KIA has recalled this issue BACK IN AUGUST, 2022 and told everyone not to park the vehicle inside or near any buildings and expected a solution this October. However, it's December and I have contacted my Dealer as well as KIA corporation and KIA is telling everyone that they do NOT have any solution for this fire hazard and they cannot even provide any date as to when they will have a solution. So, now, they are just shipping all the new Telluride's (that should be coming with the Tow Hitch and Harness) without them and saying they have no idea when you can get the new revised Hitch and Harness Solution????? At this point it feels as though KIA is not taking this seriously and offering ANY SOLUTIONS for their dealers or customers. So, what can be done? | Crash: No Fire: Yes | Unknown |