Kia

Telluride

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2020 to 2027

Includes Telluride AWD, Telluride FWD, Telluride Hybrid AWD and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2027. complaints: 38, below this model's typical 440; recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5.

Worst year: 2020. complaints: 771, about 3.5x this model's typical 220; recalls: 7, above this model's typical 5.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Kia Telluride
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2020	2Gas	22	291	$2,825	7	771	1	143	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%, ENGINE 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%
complaints: 771, about 3.5x this model's typical 220 recalls: 7, above this model's typical 5 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 complaints reporting a fire: 9 NHTSA advised parking the 2020 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	22	291	$2,825	5	368	0	94	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22%, ENGINE 14%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%
complaints: 368, about 1.7x this model's typical 220 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2021 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 11 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	22	291	$2,825	7	326	0	88	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%
complaints: 326, above this model's typical 220 recalls: 7, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2022 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 9 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	22	291	$2,825	6	207	0	68	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 10%
complaints: 207, below this model's typical 220 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2023 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 34 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	21	291	$2,975	5	220	0	56	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 9%
complaints: 220, in line with this model's typical 220 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2024 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	21	no data	$3,200	3	116	0	20	ENGINE 26%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 116, below this model's typical 220 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
2027	4Gas, Hybrid	26.5	no data	$2,600	3	38	0	no data	POWER TRAIN 15%, SEAT BELTS 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 38, below this model's typical 440 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2020: 22 to 2027: 26.5

Owner complaints2020: 771 to 2027: 38

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Kia Telluride to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.