Kia Telluride years to avoid
The Kia Telluride years to avoid are 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2027 is the cleanest year on record.
2,606
Total complaints
19
Recall campaigns
2020–2027
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Telluride years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 927 |
Every Telluride year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 144 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 320 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 311 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 423 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 455 | 5 | |
| 2020avoid | 927 | 7 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Telluride years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Telluride years to avoid are 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2027.
What is the best year for the Kia Telluride?
By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Telluride years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Telluride have?
Across all model years, the Telluride has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,606 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.