7 complaints reported

2023 Kia Telluride Structure

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

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Crashes
0
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0
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Nov 2025

2023 PEARL WHITE KIA TELLURIDE. WHILE WASHING MY CAR NOTICE CLEAR COAT COMING OFF FRONT OF CAR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA TELLURIDE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2025
Nov 2025

I am writing to file a complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Telluride (VIN: [insert VIN here]) which has two active safety recalls: 1.SC303 / NHTSA 24V214 – Intermediate shaft/driveshaft may not be fully engaged, causing the vehicle to potentially roll away while in Park. The remedy is available but has not yet been scheduled for my vehicle. 2.SC347 / NHTSA 25V494 – Door belt molding trim may delaminate and detach. Remedy parts are not yet available, and there is currently no fix. Due to these recalls: •No dealerships will accept or buy my vehicle for trade-in or resale. •I am unable to sell the car, which has become a severe financial burden. •I am current on my loan but cannot continue payments indefinitely under these circumstances. I have contacted Kia Consumer Affairs (1-800-333-4542) but have not received a satisfactory resolution. I am requesting the Florida Attorney General’s office to intervene or assist in facilitating: •A buyback or payoff assistance from Kia, or •Other appropriate relief due to the vehicle being unsellable because of open safety recalls with no available remedy. I have attached documentation of the recalls and correspondence with Kia for reference. Please let me know if additional information is needed.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA TELLURIDE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2025
Sep 2025

The body trim is starting to fall off. I have at least 2 trims that are barely hanging on. this has been a problem on my vehicle since December 2024. A recall was issued August 2025 but no remedy is available and still not available even after letters have been sent out to owners. I am afraid to drive my vehicle and it seems like Kia doesn't care. I don't understand why they can't fix this problem

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA TELLURIDE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2024
May 2025

The trim around the back driver side window fell off at some point. Safety was not put at risk. The product has not been inspected or confirmed and no warnings about the issue. I do know that other models have recalls for the same issue, but my car is not covered under that recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA TELLURIDE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2025
Feb 2025

The trim panel (color black on my vehicle and approximately 4” wide by 18” high) between the driver’s window and the driver side passenger window continues to come loose and almost fly off at highway speeds. The clips are not holding it in properly.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA TELLURIDE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2024
Dec 2024

10 months after purchasing brand new vehicle from dealership, the windshield developed large crack for no apparent reason--no debris or collision. Need to replace due to inability to see out and possibility of further cracking/breaking. A class action lawsuit against this company is taking place for this very issue, yet no recall exists. I am forced to pay $500 out of pocket (deductible) in order to get this remedied. Dealership informed me that warranty does not cover this.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA TELLURIDE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2023
Aug 2023

We were driving on the highway and our sunroof spontaneously exploded and shattered everywhere. Nothing hit it, it happened out of nowhere. We luckily had the cover closed. If we didn't, my husband, two daughters and I would have been covered in shards of glass everywhere. There was absolutely nothing that caused the explosion, it just Spontaneously happened.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA TELLURIDE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2023

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The 2023 Kia Telluride has 7 Structure complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.