2025 Kia Telluride recalls

3 safety recalls, 124 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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3Recalls
124Complaints
5Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Kia Telluride recall list

Seats recall

26V-105
February 24, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Safety risk
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Tires recall

25V-745
October 31, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Structure recall

25V-494
July 29, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Safety risk
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

2025 Kia Telluride owner complaints

124 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine49
Electrical System22
Unknown or Other22
Visibility/Wiper18
Power Train9
Steering9
Seats8
Structure6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Forward Collision Avoidance5

Recent complaints

October 28, 2026Power TrainEngine

Formal Safety Complaint – 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 vehic

October 26, 2026SteeringService BrakesEngine

Vehicle: 2025 Kia Telluride, VIN [XXX] Description: While driving, the engine shuts off without warning. An alarm sounds and the dash reads “Engine Off! Shift to P or N, then start engine.” 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 while slowin

October 19, 2026Engine

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 can’t fix it! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

October 18, 2026Engine

Engine shut off while idling. Had to shift into Park and restart engine.

October 15, 2026Visibility/Wiper

The sunroof on my 2025 telluride spontaneously exploded this morning. It sounded like a gunshot went off. No other vehicles were around and wasn’t near anything that could fall on the vehicle

2025 Kia Telluride crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Kia Telluride SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia Telluride SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Kia Telluride: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 14.3%.

2025 Kia Telluride recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Telluride. The most recent, filed February 24, 2026, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2025 Kia Telluride problems?

Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (49 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2025 Kia Telluride safe?

The 2025 Kia Telluride earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Kia Telluride?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.