CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kia Telluride has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (49 reports).
2025 Kia Telluride recalls
Front seatbacks may fail to restrain occupants in a crash
Certain front seats may have a manufacturing error in the seat back frame assembly.
Wrong spare tire can disable ABS and traction control
Some vehicles were built with an incorrect temporary spare tire.
Door Trim Can Peel Off and Become a Road Hazard
The door belt molding trim on certain Kia Telluride SUVs can delaminate, meaning its layers separate, and the trim may detach from the vehicle.
Most common 2025 Kia Telluride problems
Problem areas named in the 124 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 49 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 18 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
What owners report
Formal Safety Complaint â 2025 Kia Telluride I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2025 Kia Telluride due to ongoing mechanical issues that have now escalated to a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Multiple warning lights are illuminating on my dashboard, and the engine is now shutting off while I am actively driving the vehicle. This is completely unacceptable and puts my safety and the safety of others on the road at risk. I have already made multiple attempts to address ongoing mechanical issues with this vehicle, including a persistent shudder while driving. Despite seeking assistance from Kia dealerships and involving the companies responsible for my v
Vehicle: 2025 Kia Telluride, VIN [XXX] Description: While driving, the engine shuts off without warning. An alarm sounds and the dash reads âEngine Off! Shift to P or N, then start engine.â Power steering and power brakes are lost until the engine restarts. This has happened 5 times: [XXX]: about 25 mph in creeping traffic. [XXX]: low speed, slowing down on a slight downhill. [XXX]: three times within minutes on [XXX]. The first was in creeping traffic while slowing, the second while changing into a slower lane, and the third while slowing for merging traffic. Traffic was on all sides, and losing steering and brakes nearly caused a collision. Every event happened at low speed or whil
The car shuts down and displays the same message a lot of the other complaints are saying. Engine shut off, please put in P or N and restart engine. It shuts down while driving! I have 2 kids under [XXX] and I bought this for safety. It seems Kia is aware of this issue and none of the dealerships across the U.S. have a fix for it yet. And they keep sending the vehicles back out on the roads since they canât fix it! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine shut off while idling. Had to shift into Park and restart engine.
The sunroof on my 2025 telluride spontaneously exploded this morning. It sounded like a gunshot went off. No other vehicles were around and wasnât near anything that could fall on the vehicle
2025 Kia Telluride questions
Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Telluride: Front seatbacks may fail to restrain occupants in a crash; Wrong spare tire can disable ABS and traction control; Door Trim Can Peel Off and Become a Road Hazard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (49), Unknown Or Other (22), Electrical System (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.