Kia
Telluride
Kia Telluride: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2020–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Kia Telluride – Second generation2026–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | LQ2 |
| Production | February 2026 – present |
| Model years | 2027–present |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 Gasoline hybrid 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi Hybrid I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic (Telluride Hybrid) 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Parallel |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm |
| Length | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,989 mm |
| Height | 1,765–1,791 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,987–2,152 kg |
| Assembly | United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) |
| Designer | Berk Erner |
Kia Telluride – First generation2019–2026
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | ON |
| Production | February 2019 – January 2026 |
| Model years | 2020–2025 |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed A8LF1 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Length | 5,001 mm |
| Width | 1,998 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,865–2,033 kg |
| Assembly | United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) |
| Designer | Park Byung-Kyu |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2020–2025 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2020–2025 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| 2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.7–7.1 L/100 km | 6.9–7.4 L/100 km | 6.5–6.9 L/100 km |
| 2020–2025 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2020–2025 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2020–2025, 2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.5–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 18 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 595 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 4,446 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2020–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipers | 425 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Engine and cooling | 349 | 2020, 2021, 2025 |
| Electrical system | 291 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Lights | 209 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 171 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Body and structure | 156 | 2020, 2021, 2024 |
| Driver assistance | 117 | 2021, 2023, 2024 |
| Suspension | 73 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Brakes | 68 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Speed control and cruise | 58 | 2020, 2023, 2024 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2020–2025: 2018 complaints, 39 with a crash and 23 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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