CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Kia Telluride has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (81 reports).
2022 Kia Telluride recalls
Front Power Seat Motor Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles have a front power seat motor that may overheat.
Front seat motor can overheat and cause a fire
Certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles may have a front power seat motor that can overheat because the power seat slide knob can become stuck.
Vehicle May Roll Away While in Park
Certain Kia Telluride vehicles may have an intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft that are not fully engaged.
Tow Hitch Wiring Can Short and Cause a Fire
Moisture and debris can collect on the circuit board inside the tow hitch wiring harness module, which may cause an electrical short.
Wrong spare tire can disable ABS and traction control
Certain 2022 Kia Sorento and Telluride vehicles may have an incorrect temporary spare tire installed.
Blank instrument display can hide speed and warnings
Excess adhesive on a circuit board inside the instrument cluster can cause the cluster display screen to go blank on certain 2022 Kia Telluride vehicles.
Blank Instrument Display Can Hide Speed and Gear Info
Certain 2022 Kia Telluride vehicles may have an instrument cluster LCD screen that stays blank after startup.
Most common 2022 Kia Telluride problems
Problem areas named in the 329 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 81 |
| Electrical System | 77 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 74 |
| Engine | 31 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Visibility | 21 |
| Structure | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Seats | 11 |
What owners report
My 2022 Kia Telluride LX AWD center screen began failing intermittently around October 2025 and failed completely around August 2026. Dates are approximate; 10/29/2025 represents my estimate of about one year ago, not an exact day. Dealer intake was 10/1/2026 at about 75,000 miles; mileage at first failure is unknown. The screen failure prevents the backup-camera image from displaying in reverse, increasing the risk of striking an unseen person or obstacle. No crash, fire, injury, fatality or police report occurred. I also reported intermittent loss of speedometer information. On 10/22 the dealer confirmed the failed center screen and rear-camera display, but said the cluster worked and it
I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a recurring transmission issue with my 2022 Kia Telluride AWD. When descending hills in manual shift mode, the transmission initially provides engine braking but subsequently loses that braking effect. The vehicle then begins accelerating downhill, requiring application of the service brakes to maintain a controlled speed. I recently completed a test drive with a Kia dealership service technician, who personally witnessed and acknowledged the problem. Following that test drive, the head service manager informed me that this issue occurs in some Tellurides following a Kia software update to the transmission. I was further advised that th
My low beam passenger side headlight started turning on and off randomly. Now itâs both low and high beams. Some days it is on when I start the vehicle and then turns off while driving and vise versa. Some days there is a dash light with it, and some days there is not. Some days it is out all day, while other days it works all day. Then I can get in the vehicle the next day and it turns on and off sparatically.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats) and 24V407000 (Seats) and the recall repairs were performed. The contact stated that the seats constantly became hot and lowered down while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Sunroof wind deflector broke which caused the track to break also
2022 Kia Telluride questions
Does the 2022 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2022 Kia Telluride: Front Power Seat Motor Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Front seat motor can overheat and cause a fire; Vehicle May Roll Away While in Park; Tow Hitch Wiring Can Short and Cause a Fire; Wrong spare tire can disable ABS and traction control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Telluride?
Based on 329 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (81), Electrical System (77), Visibility/Wiper (74).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Kia Telluride has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.