This 2025 model shows good reliability, primarily driven by a below-average recall rate for the KIA brand.
Key Factor:below-average recall rate
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (2) than the average KIA vehicle (1.9). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
2 recalls for this vehicle1.9 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
πWhy This Matters
Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.
Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.
Focus Area:general reliability
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Crack
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.9)
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Summary:
Safety & Reliability Score
83/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-16
Complaint Impact-1.25
Investigation Impact-0
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2025 KIA Telluride
Model Year2025
MakeKIA
ModelTelluride
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
Nov24
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
8 complaints (32% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 25 consumer complaints by severity level.
π High
4(16%)
π‘Medium
5(20%)
π’Low
16(64%)
Mileage Failure Analysis
βοΈEngineering Insight
Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 0-20k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 10,006 miles.
π Mileage data extracted from 4 of 25 complaints (16% coverage)
0-20k
3 reports (75%)
20k-40k
1 reports (25%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
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Primary Risk Areas
STRUCTURETIRES
Official Safety Recalls (2)
Campaign: 25V494000
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
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Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
Campaign: 25V745000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
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Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
NHTSA Investigations
0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.
Consumer Complaints
25 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 Telluride.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Crack32%
Warning20%
Stall12%
Acceleration Issues12%
Explode12%
Noise8%
Display8%
Steering/SuspensionπΆ Medium
STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
The contact rented a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that there was damage to the rear bumper upon retrieval. While using lane assist, traveling around a curve at 55 MPH, the steering wheel was pushing and pulling, and failed to turn and continued going straight; the vehicle crossed the highway and crashed into a ditch. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to his back and had bruises, but no medical assistance was provided. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The air bags deployed. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The rental company was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified OF THE FAILURE. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. The VIN was not available.
Body/Interiorπ΅ Low
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V494000 (Structure) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Body/Interiorπ΅ Low
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is excessive noise coming from both passenger and driver side windows. It sounds like the windows are opened. The dealer said all seals are good but the windows aren't fully sealed.
Visibilityπ΅ Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
The front windshield cracked without any impact. We drove from Arizona to California and nothing hit our windshield or vehicle. We parked our vehicle and a visible spot and can see our vehicle at all times and we walked out and our windshield was cracked down the middle all the way into the driver side. It was not drivable back home to Arizona.
Otherπ΅ Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We traveled from bullhead Arizona to garden Grove California. We didnt hit nothing on the road and we parked our car and have full visibility of it. Nothing touched my new car. When we walked out there was a huge windshield crack right in front of the camera. I had to get a new windshield. This is a well known issue with kia. Is there windshield crack while in the highway.
Engine/Powertrainπ΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
When I was driving in a parking lot on 10/03/25 my car displayed a warning light that my engine was off and I needed to shift to neutral or park. This occurred 2 other times. I was parked at a light on 10/10 and when we left dinner and turned at a light it also shut off. This is a huge safety concern and I have saw others reporting this same issue.
Engine/PowertrainπΆ Medium
ENGINE
ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WARNING "Engine off! Shift to P or N, then start engine". THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IN REGARDS TO HAVING ENOUGH TIME TO PULL OVER FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STALLING AT/IN A STOPLIGHT/INTERSECTION. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT YET BEEN REPRODUCED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE SERVICE CENTER STATING "COULD NOT DUPLICATE CONCERN AT THIS TIME, VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 68 MILES AND VEHICLE IS OPERATING NORMALLY". THERE WERE NO OTHER warning lamps, messages or other symptoms OF THE PROBLEM PRIOR TO FAILURE. FIRST APPERANCE ON 8/4/25. OTHER INSTANCES OCCURED ON 9/15/25 AND 10/6/25.
ElectricalπΆ Medium
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Front lights gets foggy when it gets hand wash, contacted the dealership and they are willing to replace the βGasketβ because the headlights must have βventilationβ. While driving with nobody in front the collision warning went off non stop, the road was completely clear.
Otherπ΅ Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On 9/18/2025, I was driving on the highway my son and I and out of nowhere I hear a loud explosion and glass shattering. I was terrified, fearing for my life not knowing or understanding what happened. Trying not to wreck. My sunroof was closed but when I pulled over and looked on top of the truck, my whole sunroof had shattered. I called 911 they came and examined the incident. I was directed to contact KIA asap being that they didnβt see any thing that couldβve caused the impact. I contacted Kia and was told by the service dept that they never heard of that happening.
Engine/Powertrainπ΅ Low
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Headlights does not display full visibility. It seems as if the headlights are cut off with blind spots. Headlights doesn't have full visibility. Headlight projection is not 100 percent. Dealership technician have said Kia doesn't have a fix for it. When its very dark outside their are blind spots. Vehicle smokes from the exhaust. Upon acceleration it feels rough with trembling effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any recalls for the 2025 KIA Telluride?
Yes, the 2025 KIA Telluride has 2 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE.
Is the 2025 KIA Telluride safe to drive?
The 2025 KIA Telluride has 2 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.
Where can I check if my 2025 KIA Telluride has open recalls?
You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local KIA dealer.
πYear-over-Year Context
πImproving Trend
Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2024 issues. Recall frequency decreased 50%.
π―Risk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
1
Structure
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm structure recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all structure recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:25V494000
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Tires
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm tires recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all tires recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:25V745000
π‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your KIA dealer to verify recall completion status.
π§What This Means for You
Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 2 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your KIA dealer.
If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyβrecall repairs are always free.
Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used
Request the VIN before purchase and verify recall status at NHTSA.gov.
This model year shows favorable reliability metrics compared to alternatives.