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2022 Kia Telluride Brakes Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
5%of 329 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Kia Telluride, 5% of the 329 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Received a software fix that engages my parking brake every time I turn off the engine. I don't want the parking brake engaged each time I stop - the potential for freezing in place due to cold or rust is too much. Not even sure what this fix was supposed to resolve.”

NHTSA complaint #11617929, filed 2024-10

“I’ve had numerous incidents where we were driving with adaptive cruise on and the vehicle will inexplicably engage the FCA system and slam on the brakes. This has occurred with no vehicles in front of me in clear conditions And had nearly caused a rear end collision.”

NHTSA complaint #11538285, filed 2023-08

“Vehicle Information • Make: Kia • Model: Telluride • Year: 2022 • Approx. Mileage: 30k 2. System Involved • Component/System: Forward Collision Avoidance, Automatic Emergency Braking, Brakes, or Electronic Stability Control 3. Incident Description On 6/7/25 while driving my 2022 Kia Telluride on neighborhood street in Windsor Park austin Texas at approximately 25-30 mph the vehicle suddenly and forcefully braked on its own with no warning and no visible obstacle or vehicle in front of me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11665558, filed 2025-06

“On January 28, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kia of Fayetteville for brake pads, rotor replacement, and brake fluid service. I paid approximately $900 for these services and was provided a dealership loaner vehicle. Upon entering the loaner vehicle, I discovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle as I was gathering my items. The firearm’s serial numbers appeared to be scratched off. Law enforcement was immediately notified. No apology, acknowledgment, or remedial action was taken by dealership management. …”

NHTSA complaint #11716073, filed 2026-02

“I was driving the vehicle and came to a stop sign. When I accelerated to turn and drive what was a steep windy downhill Road my car jerked some and the check engine light battery light and oil light came on the dash when I went to push the brakes they went all the way to the floor and the car did not stop. I continued to try the brakes and had to use the emergency break to pull up and down to stop and drive up on a hill to not crash into other vehicles I have my vehicle at Kia and they are claiming there is absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle and I am to pick it up and leave the lot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11737637, filed 2026-05

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2027311%
202543%
2024125%
202373%
2022165%
2021144%
2020162%

Other parts of the 2022 Kia Telluride

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
94 complaintsOther or unknown
83 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Telluride

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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