2022 Kia TELLURIDE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
320 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
34,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 24 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 80 of 320 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 31 | 9.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 4.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 13 | 4.1% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 2.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 80 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 73 |
| Electrical System | 55 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Power Train | 25 |
| Structure:Body | 20 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
Unknown Or Other: 80; Visibility/Wiper: 73; Electrical System: 55; Engine: 29; Power Train: 25; Structure:Body: 20; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 16; Service Brakes: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 296 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 53 |
2021: 26; 2022: 96; 2023: 53; 2024: 47; 2025: 45; 2026: 53
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 31 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11425353 · 2021-07-18 (July 18, 2021)
Center cluster screen on dash is not turning on with vehicle. It is as safety concern as none of my safety alerts are working. Lane assist, emergency braking, cruise, etc. I have reported to Kia America and have not heard back.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425353 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11456961 · 2022-03-16 (March 16, 2022)
Brand new vehicle with 14 miles on it. Drove an hour home from the dealership. There's an issue with the transmission. Transmission will slip / skip gears while both accelerating and braking. Verified in all drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport, Auto). Burning smell coming from vehicle. Buzzing noise coming from engine bay. Our safety was put at risk because when it shifts gears suddenly the car leaps forward, can even happen during turns. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealership yet as it's about an hour away and we do not feel safe driving th…
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Owner report 11449125 · 2022-01-27 (January 27, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the rear backup camera would intermittently remain in operation while in the drive which caused a distraction to her while driving at various speeds. The contact also mentioned that other electrical delays would occur with the infotainment screen. The contact stated that her vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V577000 (Electrical System) and that upon arrival to the dealer; she mentioned the failure to the dealer. The dealer informed her that the recall would repair the…
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Owner report 11455203 · 2022-03-04 (March 4, 2022)
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while his wife was reversing, the instrument panel became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that as his wife turned off and restarted the vehicle, the instrument panel lights illuminated; however, the failure returned after a while. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that they …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11455203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11471440 · 2022-06-28 (June 28, 2022)
I brought my 2022 Kia Telluride with only 12 miles on it in February 12, 2022. Less than 4 months old and only 4177 miles and my transmission has gone out. The dealership I bought has had it for 20 days now. I am told my vehicle is not safe to drive so it has to at the dealership. I have contacted Kia Customer Service they are advising me that the transmission is on back order and not ETA for it.
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Owner report 11460113 · 2022-04-08 (April 8, 2022)
2022 Telluride is undriveable due to safety alarms/warnings. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was purchased (Findlay Kia). It's been 19 days and they have not been unable to find the cause and correct the safety alarms/warnings. Alarms/Warnings: Master Warning Electric Power Steering AWD System Warning Forward Collision Avoidance Assist High Beam Assist Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist Smart Cruise System Warning Lane Keep Assist
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Owner report 11527744 · 2023-06-19 (June 19, 2023)
Backed out of my driveway went about 100 yards down the street to make a left turn. I pushed on the brake and every possible warning went off. ABS light, traction control, collision warning, error messages kept coming on. The brake pedal went to the floor. I continued to pump the brakes. Tried to put the transmission into manual mode and downshift. That didn't slow us down. Still continued to pump the brakes. Had to make a right turn or jump the curb into a park. The steering was hard to turn. Pulled the adaptive electric parking brake. Nothi…
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Owner report 11680153 · 2025-08-12 (August 12, 2025)
For months I had been having issues with the vehicles oil consumption and the vehicle not keeping oil in it and it just buring out and having to get oil changes every month or month in a half my car begin stalling and shutting off in the middle of traffic due to the issue and now I need a new engine and the car is fairly new, I’ve kept up on my oil changes regularly and KIA refuses to fix the issues because the mileage is outside of the warranty allowance. This has been told to me that this is a common issues for tellurides
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Owner report 11700897 · 2025-11-21 (November 21, 2025)
Borescope inspection of the engine shows multiple signs of internal mechanical failure involving oil control, piston ring integrity, coolant intrusion, and cylinder wall damage. Excessive oil buildup is visible above the oil control ring, far beyond what is expected at 59k miles. Cylinder walls show heavy polishing where cross-hatching should be visible, indicating loss of lubrication and abnormal wear. Carbon deposits are extremely thick; in several areas carbon has flaked off and been pulled downward into the cylinder, creating scoring. Strai…
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Owner report 11701231 · 2025-11-24 (November 24, 2025)
The vehicle intermittently fails to shift gears and loses acceleration without warning, creating a serious safety hazard. The problem began in October 2024 when the check-engine light first appeared and has continued since. Despite multiple repair attempts by the Kia dealership, including replacement of the fuel pump, fuel pressure sensors, and ECU, the root cause remains undiagnosed, and the defect persists. When the vehicle was brought back in August 2025, the dealer’s latest recommendation on 9/30/25 was to replace the injector harnesses and f…
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Owner report 11712033 · 2026-01-20 (January 20, 2026)
Upon starting car, digital odometer cluster is blank. While the cluster is down, the gas tank cap is also unable to be opened. In researching on Google/kia forums, the fix has been to turn off the car, lock the doors and then unlock and restart the car. This is a 2022 and has happened approximately six times since purchase, the most recent time being today’s date again, the Kia forum suggested fix worked to remedy the problem today. Unable to “log these” with the dealership, unless it is brought in for service, but as the online remedy works, n…
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