Kia TELLURIDE — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2020 Kia TELLURIDE
900 complaints (1125% of segment average)
Main issue: THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT ARE POOR. THEY DO NOT ILLUMINATE TRAFFIC SIGNS SUCH AS: SPEED LIMIT, STOP, STREET/HIGHWAY INFO, YIELD, WARNING, ETC. WHEN YOU APPROACH A THE UPSIDE OF A HILL, VISIBILITY IS LIMITED TO 30-50 FEET. SIDE VISION WHEN TURNING IS NON-EXISTENT. THIS OCCURS AT NIGHT WHEN IN MOTIO
2021 Kia TELLURIDE
413 complaints (516% of segment average)
Main issue: CHIPPED GLASS FROM ROCK/DEBRIS, WINDSHIELD INSTANTLY CRACKED.
2022 Kia TELLURIDE
401 complaints (501% of segment average)
Main issue: 12 hours after departing the dealership with my new car the windshield cracked. I was driving on the freeway and a small pebble size object hit the windshield. Immediately there was a crack and within hours it spread. The object was very tiny. The impact of the object was not strong since I actu
2024 Kia TELLURIDE
296 complaints (370% of segment average)
Main issue: 4 days after I bought the car brand new on an off ramp going about 30mph a car sent a pebble into my windshield. It made a chip and then a crack about 12” long. Called Kia dealership and they said they won’t repair because rock hit windshield. There is a class action lawsuit against Kia and their
2023 Kia TELLURIDE
289 complaints (361% of segment average)
Main issue: Driving down the road, heard a noise and the sunroof exploded. Thankfully we had the visor closed
2025 Kia TELLURIDE
115 complaints (144% of segment average)
Main issue: Issue: Engine stall & loud tapping/grinding noise Vehicle only has 1,100 miles and has stalled about 5 times when slowing down to about 10mph & then accelerating again. Issue has also happened when going about 3mph & then accelerating. About 10sec stall & then vehicle takes off. Several of the sta