Severe Issues

2025 KIA TELLURIDE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Telluride. This model year has 52 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

52
Complaints
2
Crashes
β€”
Fires
3
Injuries
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Deaths
3
Recalls

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Worst 2025 Kia Telluride Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
13
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

#2
10
complaints

Visibility/Wiper

#3
9
complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Kia Telluride. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues13β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper10β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults9β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues7β€”β€”β€”
Engine Problems6β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems5β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects31β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain3β€”β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB3β€”β€”β€”
Brake System2β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration2β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues21β€”β€”
Lane Departure21β€”β€”
Visibility2β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures2β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions11β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention1β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Steering DefectsApr 23, 2026

I lease a 2025 Kia Telluride. This vehicle has experienced three serious safety failures around the one year mark, all with young children in the car. Incident 1: accelerator failure and inability to shift gears approaching a freeway on-ramp β€” transmission was replaced. Incident …

Electrical FaultsApr 21, 2026

While driving about 35 MPH, the vehicle began to alarm and stated "the engine is off; pull over, put in park or neutral, and restart the car". I pulled over and found that the engine had indeed turned itself off in the middle of driving. When the engine turns off, both the braki…

Uncategorized IssuesApr 21, 2026

Not sure if this is electrical or engine related.... The vehicle has experienced multiple instances (6 times) of unexpected engine shutdown while driving, including a recent event while turning off a major roadway. During these incidents, the vehicle loses power and displays the…

Seat-Related IssuesApr 10, 2026

Front and passenger seats may fail to restraint occupants. I was told there is no remedy for this. I've expressed this is a major safety concern for the driver. As a disabled veteran I need the safety of knowing my seat is functioning Properly

Uncategorized IssuesApr 8, 2026

*The vehicle cuts off randomly while driving without warning . *Error lights come on randomly on dash and states to shift to park. *Trouble starting the vehicle and putting in reverse. *There have been many random occurrences with this vehicle which began shortly after October…

Uncategorized IssuesApr 7, 2026

Driving on the highway with no obstacles or vehicles in proximity, the sunroof spontaneously shattered. If we had the sunroof visor (slide cover) open to let in light, we would have been rained down on by thousands of glass shards while driving at highway speeds. Luckily for us,…

Seat-Related IssuesApr 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V105000 (Seats). The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the…

Seat-Related IssuesMar 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V105000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl…

Transmission / DrivetrainMar 25, 2026

I purchased this vehicle new in September 2025. At approximately 3,903 miles, the vehicle exhibited a failure of the transmission system affecting its ability to remain stationary when placed in park. When the vehicle was placed in β€œPark” on an incline, the park mechanism failed…

Seat-Related IssuesMar 22, 2026

We first heard about the recall and it was listed on NHTSA on 2/23/2026. Today is 2/22/2026, and we have not received any information from Kia. I attempted to call Kia numerous times. It lists that there is a safety malfunction with the front seats, which could be dangerous if th…

Seat-Related IssuesMar 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V105000 (Seats). The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another dealer, Gunter Kia (1900 S State Rd 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317); and was informed that the part for t…

Electrical FaultsMar 18, 2026

I am reporting multiple life-threatening safety defects with my 2025 Kia Telluride. The vehicle has experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration, where it accelerates to excessive speeds without driver input. During these episodes, the braking system fails to respond, only allowing…

Visibility/WiperMar 18, 2026

While driving on the highway under normal conditions (clear weather, no nearby vehicles within approximately 1,000 feet), I heard a sudden loud β€œbang,” immediately followed by a large crack forming across the windshield. There was no visible debris impact, and no external cause c…

Seat-Related IssuesMar 17, 2026

I own a 2025 Kia Telluride SX X-Line with that is currently under safety recall (NHTSA #26V105, Kia Recall SC362A) involving both front seatbacks. The recall states that there is a safety issue, but there is no remedy available at this time. I contacted Kia Corporate regarding …

Structural ProblemsMar 16, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 11:50 AM PST while driving on Interstate 5 northbound, heard a loud explosion like a gunshot, with no vehicles in close proximity, then hearing the rush of wind, opened the interior sunroof cover, discovered the sunroof glass shattered.

Seat-Related IssuesMar 14, 2026

There is a safety recall on my 2025 Kia Telluride, I went to the dealership about 3 days ago but the fix is not available. Should I just wait, I heard it can cause death during a crash. Me and my wife have only one car. So I have to keep using it until the fix is available? Thank…

Uncategorized IssuesMar 3, 2026

Approximately at 2:15pm on Tuesday, March 3, I was entering the highway and had yet to get up to freeway speed and no vehicles were in front of me. There was a loud boom / explosion and a glass shattering sound. I immediately exited the highway at the next exit which was less th…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashFeb 24, 2026

On Sunday January 18th 2026, my daughter and I were involved in a multi-car accident in St Paul, MN on WB I-94. The weather was very cold and windy and it was snowing lightly. Traffic was moving slowly at about 40-45 miles per hour due the possible icy road conditions. A 2020 …

Steering DefectsFeb 23, 2026

Purchased a brand new 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line on May 19, 2025. On or about December 20, 2025, my husband was driving (I was the passenger) in stop/start traffic when the engine shut off and the panel displayed β€œPut vehicle in Park or Neutral and Restart the Engine.…

Engine ProblemsFeb 21, 2026

While driving the instrument panel started flashing and beeping and the engine shutdown and the instrument panel read to put it in park to restart. This is not the first time this has happened with this vehicle and this last time the dealer is telling me there are no codes and th…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Kia Telluride.

Recalls for 2025 Kia Telluride

3 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia Telluride. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

25V494000Invalid Date
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

25V745000Invalid Date
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

26V105000Invalid Date
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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2025 Kia Telluride β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Kia Telluride reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2025 Kia Telluride has 52 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (13 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Telluride?β–Ύ

#1: Uncategorized Issues (13 complaints). #2: Visibility/Wiper (10 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (9 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Kia Telluride?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2025 Kia Telluride?β–Ύ

The 2025 Kia Telluride has 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 52 total NHTSA complaints. 3 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Kia Telluride. The largest issue: STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2025 Kia Telluride?β–Ύ

The 2025 Kia Telluride has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Kia Telluride reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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