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2022 Kia Telluride
Common Problems

Ranked from 151 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

14
High severity
16
Medium
1
Low

31 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Windshield Cracking Without Impact

    39complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields crack without any visible impact or reason, posing safety concerns.

  2. 2

    Instrument cluster display issues

    18complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The instrument cluster display goes blank or freezes, leading to loss of critical information.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V577000, 22V344000

  3. 3

    Sunroof explosion

    17complaints
    High severityOther

    Sunroofs have exploded and shattered without any apparent cause or impact.

  4. 4

    Unintended vehicle movement

    11complaints
    High severitySteering

    Vehicle moves unexpectedly, such as rolling back or drifting, posing a risk of injury or property damage.

  5. 5

    Windshield spontaneous cracking

    11complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields have cracked without any apparent cause or impact.

  6. 6

    Severe Windshield Cracking

    10complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields are developing severe cracks or chips without any impact or reason.

  7. 7

    Suspension sway at high speeds

    10complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension causes the vehicle to sway between 60-80 mph, leading to potential loss of control.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Wiper arm interference

    9complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Wiper arms get stuck or interfere with windshield clearance, leading to poor visibility.

  9. 9

    Battery failure

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Battery indicator flashes intermittently, leading to unexpected shutdown of critical systems.

    Related recalls: 21V577000, 22V344000

  10. 10

    Instrument Cluster Malfunction

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Instrument cluster malfunctions or becomes non-functional, affecting driver visibility and safety.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V577000, 22V344000

  11. 11

    Engine knocking and misfire

    7complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine produces unusual noises and misfires, especially at low speeds or during acceleration.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Sunroof Malfunction

    6complaints
    High severityOther

    Sunroofs are exploding or malfunctioning without any apparent cause, posing a potential safety risk.

  13. 13

    Instrument Panel Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The instrument panel intermittently goes black or displays incorrectly.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V577000, 22V344000

  14. 14

    Sunroof Glass Failure

    5complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof glass spontaneously shatters without any external impact or warning, posing a safety risk.

  15. 15

    Windshield Replacement Due to Minor Impact

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Windshields require replacement after minor impacts, indicating fragility.

  16. 16

    Brake System Failures

    4complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system fails, causing the vehicle to lose braking capability and accelerate uncontrollably.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  17. 17

    Electrical System Glitches

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Random glitches in the electrical system, including speedometer and backup camera failures.

    Related recalls: 21V577000, 22V344000

  18. 18

    Sunroof Explosions During Driving

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    Sunroofs explode during driving, potentially causing injury or damage.

  19. 19

    Brake Issues Causing Loss of Control

    3complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Brakes fail to respond properly, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  20. 20

    Sunroof Exploding Spontaneously

    3complaints
    High severityOther

    Sunroofs are exploding spontaneously during normal driving conditions.

  21. 21

    Transmission Failure

    3complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions leading to the vehicle becoming unsafe to drive, often requiring immediate repair.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  22. 22

    Unexplained Sunroof Issues

    3complaints
    High severityOther

    Sunroofs are experiencing unexplained issues such as exploding or malfunctioning.

  23. 23

    Windshield Cracking and Spreading

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The windshield developed a small chip that rapidly spread into a large crack overnight, compromising visibility.

  24. 24

    Windshield Cracking During Standstill

    3complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields crack during standstill, indicating potential manufacturing defects.

  25. 25

    Engine Oil Consumption

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine consumes oil between oil changes, leading to rapid oil depletion.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  26. 26

    Engine Stalling at Idle

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine stalls at idle, potentially causing accidents due to unexpected shutdown.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  27. 27

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system unexpectedly engages the emergency brake, causing accidents.

  28. 28

    Forward Collision Warning Activating Without Reason

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Forward collision warnings activate unexpectedly without any objects or traffic present.

    Related recalls: 21V577000, 22V344000

  29. 29

    Headlight Insufficiency

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    Headlights are insufficient for night driving, reducing visibility and safety.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  30. 30

    Seat Belt Malfunctions

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The seat belts fail to latch properly, causing the seat belt warning to activate unexpectedly.

  31. 31

    Unexplained Smoke Emission

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The vehicle emits small amounts of smoke and burns through oil, leading to potential engine failure.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.