Kia Telluride
The 2025 Kia Telluride offers a solid ownership proposition with a good reliability score, but buyers must confirm that seat recliner recalls have been addressed.
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2025 modelSpecifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2020 | — | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | V-Shaped |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Note | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: SX, SX X-LINE / X-PRO / PRESTIGE / PRESTIGE X-LINE / PRESTIGE X-PRO, Note: EX: 8 Seats / EX X-Line: 7 Seats | SX, SX X-LINE / X-PRO / PRESTIGE / PRESTIGE X-LINE / PRESTIGE X-PRO | EX: 8 Seats / EX X-Line: 7 Seats | — |
| 2022 | Trim: LX, Note: Seating Capacity: 7/8 | LX | Seating Capacity: 7/8 | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $42,190, Trim: LX | LX | — | $42,190 |
| 2020 | Base price: $33,990, Trim: S | S | — | $33,990 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | mechanical | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | — | — | — | Standard | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 595 | 21 | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114.2 | 18 | 20 |
| 2020 | 8 | — | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114.2, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114.2 | 20 | 18 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist | blindSpotIntervention | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Kia TELLURIDE SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Kia Telluride offers a solid ownership proposition with a good reliability score, but buyers must confirm that seat recliner recalls have been addressed.
2024
The 2024 Kia Telluride offers a compelling package with strong safety ratings, but potential buyers must be aware of significant recalls, particularly concerning the engine and driveline.
2023
The 2023 Kia Telluride is rated as average for reliability.
2022
The 2022 Kia Telluride offers a compelling package with strong safety scores and a spacious interior, but a significant number of recalls, particularly those concerning fire risk and potential roll-away, warrant careful inspection.
2021
The 2021 Kia Telluride offers a good balance of space and features, but its reliability is marked by multiple safety-critical recalls.
2020
The 2020 Kia Telluride offers a compelling package for families, but its average reliability rating and significant recall history, particularly concerning fire and roll-away risks, demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Kia Telluride?
Carfocal currently has 6 published Telluride reports, covering 2020 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Kia Telluride offers a solid ownership proposition with a good reliability score, but buyers must confirm that seat recliner recalls have been addressed.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Kia Telluride reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Kia Telluride. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 kia telluride offers a solid ownership proposition with a good reliability score, but buyers must confirm that seat recliner recalls have been addressed. and the 2025 kia telluride offers good value, especially if found at a competitive price. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Kia Telluride?
Across Carfocal's published Telluride guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads, Battery, and Alternator. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads, Battery, and Alternator.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 6
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints