The most-reported Telluride run is 5XYP64HC2LG (2020 builds) with 21 complaints, 4.3× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 23% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 8.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for Telluride model years 2020–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Kia Telluride has 405 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every Telluride complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5XYP64HC2LG•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5XYP5DHC1MG•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 5XYP3DHC6LG•••••• | 2020 | — | 1 | |
| 5XYP6DHC7LG•••••• | 2020 | 1 | — | |
| 5XYP64HC9LG•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5XYP3DHC5LG•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5XYP5DHC5MG•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 5XYP5DHCXLG•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5XYP64HC1LG•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5XYP6DHC9LG•••••• | 2020 | 1 | — | |
| 5XYP34HC8LG•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 5XYP5DHC8MG•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
Each of the other 393 Telluride runs has 16 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 197 Telluride VINs so far, most often 2027, 2024, 2022 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Kia Telluride the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2020 car draws 8.5 complaints per run, a 2021 one 4.9.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | 50 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 216 | 59 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 205 | 56 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 327 | 74 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 367 | 75 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 769 | 91 | 8 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 8.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 2.3. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 23% of everything Kia Telluride owners report: Unknown Or Other, 471 of 2,001 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 6 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — | |
| Engine | 1 | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | — | |
| Power Train | 5 | 1 | |
| Structure | 2 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 17 recall campaigns on the Kia Telluride; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V430000 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust | 2020–2024 |
| 24V407000 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust | 2020–2024 |
| 24V214000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2020–2024 |
| 25V494000 | Structure:exterior Trim | 2023–2025 |
| 22V626000 | Trailer Hitches | 2020–2022 |
| 26V105000 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 2025 |
26V430000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2020: 6 years on the road before the recall.
The Telluride against its rivals
The Telluride draws 4.9 complaints per production run; the Tesla Model Y 5.5, the Volkswagen Atlas 2.5 and the Acura RDX 3.4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 2,001 | 405 | 1.9% | |
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% | |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 1,961 | 788 | 1.8% | |
| Acura RDX | 2,118 | 629 | 2.6% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,001 reports on the Kia Telluride, 1.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Kia Telluride | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,001 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 38 (1.9%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 22 (1.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 40 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 67% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Kia Telluride share of that is 2,001 complaints over 405 runs, 0.18% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Kia Telluride VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,001 NHTSA complaints from 405 Telluride runs and 17 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Telluride production run has the most complaints?
5XYP64HC2LG, a 2020 build, with 21 complaints. The typical Telluride run has 4.9.
Which Telluride years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 8.5 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 2.3.
Does the Telluride get more complaints than the Tesla Model Y?
No: 4.9 complaints per production run for the Telluride against 5.5 for the Tesla Model Y.
How many Telluride complaints involve a crash?
1.9% of 2,001 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 22 involved a fire.
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