2024 Kia Telluride Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 223 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Telluride. The EPA rates it 20 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
223
Crashes / fires reported
6 / 2
EPA combined
20–22 MPG

2024 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.

  • Engine and Engine CoolingFeb 7, 2024 · NHTSA 24V077000+

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

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

Most reported 2024 Kia Telluride problems

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

  • Unknown or Other63
  • Electrical System50
  • Visibility/Wiper29
  • Structure28
  • Forward Collision Avoidance28
  • Vehicle Speed Control16
  • Power Train15
  • Engine15

2024 Kia Telluride gas mileage

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

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Telluride FWD3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S8)202622$2,900
Telluride AWD3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S8)182420$3,200

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

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2024 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 2024 Kia Telluride problems?

Owners filed 223 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are unknown or other (63), electrical system (50), visibility/wiper (29).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Telluride get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Kia Telluride at 20 to 22 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.