Kia Motor Telluride owners have reported 176 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (160 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On xxx, at approximately 7:40 a. M. , my 2023 kia Telluride, VIN [xxx], experienced a sudden mechanical failure while traveling approximately 65+ mph southbound on [xxx]. The vehicle suddenly locked up, causing the driver to lose control, skid, and swerve toward the side of the freeway. Read details...
Purchased a brand-new 2020 kia Telluride lx, all- wheel drive. On the test drive, I could not go above 50mph, due to the traffic in the area. The following day, the had it on an interstate. I noticed between around 63 and 74mph, a hum and vibration. Read details...
There is a known issue with Tellurides and Hyundai palisade vehicles right now with excessive vibration when speeds reach 55mph - 70mph. Kia consumer assistance and dealers are not being helpful. They road forced balanced my wheels and sent me home. . . Read details...
P0741 error codes - torque converter issue around 100k miles. Shuttering at low rpm between 2nd and 3rd gears. This is a known issue for owners of the 2020 model year. Tcm software update and transmission oil change did not fix. Read details...
I drove my brand new Telluride off the lot with approximately 12 miles on it. About a month after having it I noticed the following: when entering a highway from about 20-25 mph, the vehicle would not gradually accelerate allowing me to enter the highway. Read details...