Table 1 shows one common other fuel system related problems of the 2025 Kia Motor Telluride.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems |
This vehicle (VIN: [xxx] ) has suffered repeated catastrophic engine shutdowns and complete loss of propulsion power while in motion. The dashboard displayed "engine off! shift to p or n, then start engine. " this has occurred so many times the owner lost count, requiring multiple tows to kia of beavercreek. Following one incident, service manager brad personally assured the owner's wife, looking her directly in the eye, that the repair was successful and the vehicle was safe. Within 48 hours of pickup, the identical shutdown recurred. The vehicle was towed back a second time. The dealership now states they cannot duplicate the condition, leaving this life-threatening defect unresolved. Delivery has been officially refused due to imminent risk of collision or serious injury. Kia America case open: no. [xxx]. Ohio attorney general case open: no. [xxx]. This vehicle is an active, unaddressed public safety hazard requiring immediate federal investigation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Purchased vehicle 1/18/2025; first and only owner. Occurrence = engine shut off, alarm sounded and warning lights flashed; error: "engine off, shift to n or p, then start engine. " had to shift to neutral and push start to restart engine. -during March: occurred 2 times, both times worked after shifting to neutral. -4/1-4/3: occurred 1 time, worked after shifting to neutral. -4/occurred 1 time, had to stop and shift to park to restart engine! -kia of lagrange 4/23/could not replicate issue; no error codes found -kia of newnan 4/29/left vehicle for 2-4 days and they didn’t have time to check it, so we picked it up because we needed a vehicle. -may 5: occurred 3 times on same road; only got pics. Then occurred 1 time after stopping and different trip, got video. All occurrences worked after shifting to neutral. -may occurred 1 time and got picture only, worked after shifting to neutral. -kia of lagrange 5/15/ replaced low pressure fuel pump and provided 2026 sorrento for vehicle. -may occurred 1 time and got video, worked after shifting to neutral. -kia of lagrange 5/21-6/3: could not replicate after driving 100 miles and provided 2026 sorrento for vehicle I have video from may 5 & may 19, but could only upload pictures.
Headlights does not display full visibility. It seems as if the headlights are cut off with blind spots. Headlights doesn't have full visibility. Headlight projection is not 100 percent. Dealership technician have said kia doesn't have a fix for it. When its very dark outside their are blind spots. Vehicle smokes from the exhaust. Upon acceleration it feels rough with trembling effect.