2023 Kia Telluride Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 209 owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Telluride. The EPA rates it 21 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
209
Crashes / fires reported
6 / 2
EPA combined
21–23 MPG

2023 Kia Telluride recalls

  • SeatsJul 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V430000+

    Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

    Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

    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.

  • StructureJul 28, 2025 · NHTSA 25V494000+

    Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

  • SeatsJun 5, 2024 · NHTSA 24V407000+

    Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

    Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

    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.

  • Power TrainMar 20, 2024 · NHTSA 24V214000+

    Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.

    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.

  • Electrical SystemApr 26, 2023 · NHTSA 23V298000+

    Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

  • Air BagsJan 29, 2023 · NHTSA 23V035000+

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2023 Kia Telluride problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Unknown or Other60
  • Electrical System50
  • Visibility/Wiper29
  • Power Train24
  • Engine23
  • Vehicle Speed Control14
  • Structure14
  • Forward Collision Avoidance14

2023 Kia Telluride gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Telluride FWD3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S8)202623$2,800
Telluride AWD3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S8)182421$3,050

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2023 Kia Telluride have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2023 Kia Telluride, most recently for the seats (Jul 2, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2023 Kia Telluride problems?

Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are unknown or other (60), electrical system (50), visibility/wiper (29).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Kia Telluride get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Kia Telluride at 21 to 23 MPG combined (best version: 20 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.