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Used Kia Telluride: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,600 complaints across these 6 years; the 2020 drew the most.

Kia Telluride

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Problems that follow the Telluride from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area202020212022202320242025Total
Wipers and visibility1347079232210338
Electrical41255232365191
Engine74261359127
Transmission5021151711114
Body and structure39231211214110

Telluride generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. First generation

    2020–now

    2023 update: New 12.3-inch instrument panel; Smart power liftgate with auto-close; Redesigned grille, headlights, and front bumper; New X-Line and X-Pro trims

Mileages where Telluride problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
14–4,177 milesTransmission slipping or failure2022
100–8,000 milesWindshield cracking2024
100–11,000 milesWindshield cracking2022
100–5,500 milesBlank instrument cluster2022
150–300 milesInstrument cluster going blank2023
200–1,000 milesSnow mode acceleration loss2023
250–17,000 milesWindshield chips and cracks2020
300–5,899 milesSunroof glass shatters while driving2025
300–684 milesEngine seizure2024
772–6,000 milesWindshield chips and cracks2021
1,000–7,357 milesWindshield cracking without impact2023
1,748–4,201 milesSnow Mode power loss2024
2,100–5,570 milesInstrument cluster goes black2024
9,000–20,000 milesRear self-leveling shock failure2023

Every Telluride recall to confirm

15 recalls cover the Tellurideyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 4 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.

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