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2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Problems

Compared with other Kia Telluride Hybrid years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
300miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
33 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 32 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and other or unknown (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 300 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “On the morning of September 25, 2026, while parking my 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid (approximately 6,000 miles), I lightly pressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly surged forward with force that felt disproportionate to my pedal input, striking a wall in front of the vehicle. The front bumper and front fender were damaged; the vehicle is currently being repaired at a body shop under an insurance claim. No injuries occurred. Notably, my dashcam has no recorded footage covering the exact time of the incident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11767054, filed 2026-09

Electrical system: “The 2027 Kia Telluride's battery continues to deplete after being inactive for a period of 6 to 48 hours. implying that I am compelled to repeatedly jump over this vehicle. This poses a significant safety hazard and concern for me as an amputee and female. I will be left stranded if the car is left uncranked overnight while traveling away from home. The dealership does not possess a solution for this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11760527, filed 2026-08

Other or unknown: “My windshield on the 2027 Telluride cracked with a small rock that almost sounded like a bug instead of a rock. My other cars have gotten hit with rocks that sound 10 time loader and the windshield does not crack. I think KIA is still putting windshield that are not safe on their new cars. I am certain that anything hits this windshield will cause it to crack again. I am hoping that it was just a one of, but time will tell.”

NHTSA complaint #11748431, filed 2026-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 400 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202617
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Telluride Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic303231$2,150
Telluride Hybrid FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic323433$2,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 12 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Telluride Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2027173002—33—Too new

All Kia Telluride Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid (Telluride Hybrid FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 33 mpg combined, 32 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 300 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.