Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Kia Motor Telluride

Kia Motor Telluride owners have reported 6 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's doors lock (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Kia Motor Telluride


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Kia Motor Telluride

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2024 kia Telluride. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, it was discovered that the doors failed to open electronically while using the key fob. While attempting to use the key to manually unlock the doors, the contact was unable to unlock the doors.   Read details...

The Doors Lock problem

The door locks on the car will start cycling locked/unlocked very rapidly. Sometimes in only last 10-15 seconds, other times it will not stop until I manually click the lock or unlock button. It does this when it is parked and it does this when the vehicle is in motion.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

The contact owns a 2022 kia Telluride v6. The contact stated the safety sensor that signals the tailgate to lift up and away failed. The contact stated because the sensor had failed to lift their head had been hit by the tailgate causing severe injury.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2024 kia Telluride. The contact stated that while attempting to open and close the door, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the rear driver’s side door. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed with a stripped bolt.   Read details...




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