2023 Kia Telluride VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2023 Kia Telluride has good reliability. There are 5 recalls and 161 owner complaints on file for the 2023 KIA Telluride. Severity signals include 5 crash-related complaints and 2 fire-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Unknown Or Other (35), Electrical System (32), Visibility Wiper (23).
Telluride reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
Most-reported 2023 KIA Telluride issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Unknown Or Other35
- Electrical System32
- Visibility Wiper23
- Power Train17
- Structure11
- Steering9
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2023 KIA Telluride
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Inspect windshield for cracks or chips
- Test rear self-leveling suspension for noise or failure
- Check for 4WD coupler issues during a test drive
- Verify instrument cluster functionality
- Test power steering for intermittent failures
- Check for any active recalls and ensure repairs are completed
2023 Telluride recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2023 Telluride. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- STRUCTURENHTSA 25V494000Jul 28, 2025
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: 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.
- SEATSNHTSA 24V407000Jun 5, 2024Park outside until repaired
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
- POWER TRAINNHTSA 24V214000Mar 20, 2024
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Consequence: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 23V298000Apr 26, 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
- AIR BAGSNHTSA 23V035000Jan 29, 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.
2023 KIA Telluride on the road
110,765 2023 KIA Telluride units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
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Reliability verdict for the 2023 Kia Telluride
With a reliability score slightly above the segment average, the 2023 Kia Telluride lands in the solid, not standout, range. The data points to generally competitive reliability for its class rather than a clear advantage. As a facelift/refresh-year vehicle, it sits in a period where changes can coincide with more variability, and the overall record reflects that middle-of-the-pack position.
Complaints are spread across multiple systems rather than concentrated in a single area. The largest share falls into “unknown or other,” which limits how precisely the pattern can be interpreted, while electrical and visibility/wiper concerns also stand out among the leading categories. Powertrain and structure appear less prominent but still present. Recall activity is elevated rather than limited.
Overall risk level: moderate, with above-average reliability but meaningful recall exposure and broadly distributed complaint themes.
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2023 Kia Telluride — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Kia Telluride reliable?
With a reliability score slightly above the segment average, the 2023 Kia Telluride lands in the solid, not standout, range. The data points to generally competitive reliability for its class rather than a clear advantage. As a facelift/refresh-year vehicle, it sits in a period where changes can coincide with more variability, and the overall record reflects that middle-of-the-pack position.
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Telluride have?
5 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2023 Kia Telluride. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Telluride problems?
The most-reported 2023 Kia Telluride problem areas are: Unknown Or Other (35), Electrical System (32), Visibility Wiper (23).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2023 Kia Telluride?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2023 Kia Telluride, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.