Maintenance & repair cost

Kia Telluride Maintenance & Repair Cost

The Kia Telluride averages $573 a year in repair and maintenance costs. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.

Data updated June 2026

Avg. annual cost
$573

Repairs + maintenance, per year

suv average
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Segment benchmark

Reliability rating
medium

RepairPal rating

Cost of ownership

How much does a Kia Telluride cost to maintain?

Independent repair data puts the Kia Telluride at about $573 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. That figure covers routine service plus the unscheduled repairs a vehicle of this age typically needs.

RepairPal rates the Kia Telluride's overall reliability medium. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.

What drives the cost

The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill

Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Kia Telluride problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:

#1

Unknown Or Other

Complaints
301
Years affected
6
Worst year
2020
#2

Visibility Wiper

Complaints
288
Years affected
6
Worst year
2020
#3

Electrical System

Complaints
191
Years affected
6
Worst year
2022
#4

Power Train

Complaints
114
Years affected
5
Worst year
2020
See the full Kia Telluride common-problems breakdown →

How to read this

Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car

Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Kia Telluride can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.

Source trail

Where this Kia Telluride data comes from

VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Kia Telluride research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.

Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.

Buyer questions

Kia Telluride research FAQ

How much does it cost to maintain a Kia Telluride per year?

A Kia Telluride averages about $573 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.

Is the Kia Telluride expensive to repair?

Independent repair data puts the Kia Telluride at about $573 a year, with a "medium" reliability rating.

Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Kia Telluride is a safe buy?

No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.

Check the actual car

Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.

Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Kia Telluride you are considering.