2025 Kia Telluride recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Kia Telluride and 122 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are engine (47), electrical system (22), unknown or other (22). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Telluride model year from 2020 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 5.5 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Kia Telluride. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Seats · front assembly · recliner
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.
Risk: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 · temporary/emergency spare tire
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."
Risk: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 · exterior trim
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
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 ou…
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 wasn’t near anything that could fall on the vehicle
Safety ratings
2025 Kia Telluride SUV AWD
2025 Kia Telluride SUV FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Kia Telluride.
Telluride AWD
Auto (S8) · 6 cyl · 3.8 L
Regular
Telluride FWD
Auto (S8) · 6 cyl · 3.8 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Telluride have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Kia Telluride, most recently for seats · front assembly · recliner (02/23/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Based on 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are engine (47), electrical system (22), unknown or other (22).
Is the 2025 Kia Telluride safe?
The 2025 Kia Telluride earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Kia Telluride?
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Telluride model year from 2020 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 5.5 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Kia Telluride get?
EPA ratings for the 2025 Kia Telluride range from 20 to 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: TELLURIDE, Telluride.