Kia Motor Telluride owners have reported 231 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (220 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's crankcase (pcv) (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2020 kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery and starter failure. Read details...
In December of 2025 at approximately 95,000 my 2021 kia Telluride (VIN [xxx] ) showed the oil level was about two quarts low. My car has had regular maintenance including oil changes at santa fe kia. At the next oil change appointment in March, I pointed out the oil consumption concern. Read details...
021 kia Telluride, February 13, 2021. Temperatures are single digits or below and got worse as the week went on. Started the engine and a loud squeal or whistling noise came from the top of the engine. Last about 30 seconds then slowly stops. Read details...
The vehical will not accelerate at freeway speeds and the engine rpm increases up to 6000 rpm with no or little acceleration when the gas peddle is depressed. . This also occurs at lower speeds, no or little acceleration while the engine rpm increases to 5000 rpm visible on the tachometer and heard Read details...
The dash showed that my engine was over heating. The temperature gaughe went all the way to hot Read details...