Midsize SUVs · ON generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 9 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,183 to own, including $6,314 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Kia Telluride.
Reliability
9/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$6,314
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
23 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$21,128
$18,593 – $23,664, estimate
Recalls
7
on record
Owner complaints
777
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (31/100) and the 2020 worst (9/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 18/100 |
| 2023 | 24/100 |
| 2022 | 31/100 |
| 2021 | 28/100 |
| 2020 | 9/100 |
Yes. It scores 9 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 9 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 777 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,314 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $20,183 over 5 years: $4,999 in lost value, $6,314 in repairs and $8,870 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,128 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (31/100) and the 2020 worst (9/100).
7 recalls on record with NHTSA.