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2024 Kia Telluride

Based on reports from 270 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
270
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Recalls
4
TSBs
49
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 270 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

windshield cracking

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

trim coming loose after going through carwash

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

no dashboard lights

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

36 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

22
0–30K
1
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (22 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (36 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other52 (19%)
Electrical36 (13%)
Visibility29 (11%)
Collision Avoidance17 (6%)
Engine15 (6%)
Speed Control13 (5%)
Structure:body13 (5%)
Drivetrain12 (4%)

2024 Kia Telluride: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia Telluride, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia Telluride, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia Telluride, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia Telluride, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

22
23
132
24
102
25
14
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Kia Telluride. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

24V077000Apr 2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

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.

24V214000May 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

24V407000Park OutsideJul 2024

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

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.

25V494000Nov 2025

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Kia Telluride is the 2020 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

2024 Kia Telluride vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

270

Class avg

89

3.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 270 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Kia Telluride Model Years

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2024 Kia Telluride: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Kia Telluride?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Kia Telluride is related to the electrical, with 36 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Kia Telluride reliable?
The 2024 Kia Telluride has 270 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2024 Kia Telluride problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Kia Telluride has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Telluride problems start?
Based on 23 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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