Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2027 Kia Motor Telluride.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Upon acceleration there was a screeching noise every time. Yesterday the car would not speed up and rpms were so high. Engine began over heating and got a message to park car and leave running, car started smoking and almost got hit trying to pull out because the car wouldn't speed up with the pedal to the floor. Also brakes grind hard stopping and make a cracking noise. Barely could make it to the dealership. They told me there was 27 new kia's in for the same problem yet no one recalled cars or warned people.
I am reporting recurring braking, transmission/powertrain, and steering concerns with a new 2027 kia Telluride purchased in July 2026. Brakes: when traveling over bumps, especially at higher speeds, braking intermittently flutters, pulses, or feels as if it skips. Braking also feels inconsistent at low speeds. I am concerned about stopping predictably in an emergency. Powertrain: when slowing, coasting toward a stop, or accelerating again, the vehicle sometimes hesitates before responding, then engages abruptly with a jolt. On an inclined driveway, while transitioning from rolling slightly backward to moving forward, the vehicle jerked violently and nearly struck the garage door. Similar hesitation and jolting have occurred repeatedly. Steering: when driving over road bumps, I intermittently hear an electrical-type buzzing or vibrating sound near the steering column and feel a jolt or vibration through the steering wheel. These symptoms began within the first few months of ownership during normal driving. On October 11, 2026, at approximately 5,997 miles, the vehicle was towed to an authorized kia dealership because we did not feel safe driving it. The dealership has documented the concerns. Braking and transmission diagnosis were authorized; the steering concern was reported but diagnosis was deferred. As of this report, no confirmed cause or repair findings have been communicated. Kia America has also been notified. The vehicle remains at the dealership for inspection. I am concerned these conditions may affect braking, vehicle control, and acceleration and increase the risk of a collision.
I noticed while driving my gas model that when I pulled off from a complete stop it takes time to accelerate although the rpms are raising. It feels like its struggling to accelerate. It is intermittent but its very noticeable. I have to press the gas pedal very slowly for it to eventually pick up. This is a little concerning regarding safety. I really would like the transmission checked as well as any turbocharged/throttle/sensors to ensure no limp mode issues.
Apparently, they don't have a mesh screen protecting the radiator. They said a rock hit it but while driving I did not hear a rock hit it. They said the rock punctured the radiator causing it to leak radiator fluid and making vehicle undrivable. The vehicle left me stranded in the road. They took pictures of it but at a birthday party this weekend I have learned of several people having this same issue and the dealership claiming not their responsibility and we have to file insurance. Seems to me they need to put a mesh guard on the radiator to protect this from happening. Yes the engine light came one.
Vehicles transmission gets stuck in 5th gear. When it happens the problem is fixed after restarting the vehicle. No warning that its stuck in 5th gear. When pulling out into traffic the car is very slow to move and my concern is that someone might get hit when pulling out into traffic not knowing the vehicle is stuck in 5th gear since there are no warning light on. After inspection with kia, after the first incident they said nothing can be diagnosed since it wasn't throwing a code or check engine light. When the car once again got stuck in 5th gear on our last vacation I drove it for around 2 hours or 120 miles in 5th gear to try and get a check engine light to come, one never came on but I recorded videos of it stuck in 5th gear at highway speeds and at a stop in a drive through. It's happened on 3 different occasions all on longer road trip and has never had a warning light come on. You can shift into park or reverse and back to drive and it goes straight into 5th gear again. I have videos available but are too large or wrong format to upload currently the car is sitting at our local kia dealership and im not picking it up until something is done to remedy the issue.
2027 kia Telluride gasoline model. On multiple occasions, while accelerating from a complete stop, the engine rpm increases but the vehicle does not accelerate normally. The condition is intermittent. During the delay, the transmission appears to engage or shift at least twice before the vehicle begins accelerating normally. This creates an unpredictable delay when attempting to accelerate from a stopped position and is a safety concern when entering or crossing traffic. No warning light has appeared. Vehicle is scheduled for dealer inspection on September 1, 2026.
While driving the vehicle, the automatic transmission stuck in 5th gear. The paddle shifters would not operate, shifting the vehicle into neutral or park had no effect. The vehicle was being operated on a busy highway with multiple intersections, which put all passengers and the vehicle itself in danger since accelerating in 5th gear was almost impossible. The vehicle had to be completely shut off and restarted to reset the transmission. This happened on several occasions. Additionally, the vehicle would stick in gear and lurch into a lower gear when accelerating from a complete stop. No warning lights or sounds occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was purchased, and they were able to replicate the problem once. The vehicle problem was reported to kia and they requested the dealer to replace the electric oil pump. The work was done and so far (3 days) the issue has not reoccurred.