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2022 Kia Telluride Engine Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
9%of 327 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Kia Telluride, 9% of the 327 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Engine rapidly burning oil. Had oil changed as Manufacturer's recommendation, but after exceeding the 100,000 mile warranty and having been 7,000 miles since the last oil change the engine threw a rod and the car stopped while i was driving it. Was told by the Kia Dealer (Fitzgerald Kia in Annapolis) that I needed a $10,000 engine replaced. I am currently working with a lawyer to address this concern.”

NHTSA complaint #11748854, filed 2026-07

“The vigils when turning left or right makes a grumbling sound from the rear or transmission. Took the car to Kia in Huntsville. Al and they keep saying they don’t hear anything. You can clearly hear it. I have video recording. Seem like they don’t want to cover what is broken. It could possibly be the transmission case/ coupler because it’s an AWD. Next I will be filing a law suite.”

NHTSA complaint #11610730, filed 2024-08

“I had my vehicle checked for oil consumption for it failed the test. After Kia approved an engine swap an engine light came up with faulty O2 sensor. Not just one but both O2 sensors. Replaced both sensors but the problem persist. Kia changed the engine harness with the assumption that the technician damaged the harness while installing the engine. My vehicle has been at the dealership for four months and I honestly don’t know what to do.”

NHTSA complaint #11766244, filed 2026-09

“We were driving down the freeway and the car overheated and power stopped. Turn our the drive belt was shredded and most of it missing. This was verified by the dealership once it was taken to them. This is a known problem through the community who owns these cars.”

NHTSA complaint #11477907, filed 2022-08

“On three different occasions this car’s engine shuts off on me sometimes at highway speeds. It is terrifying being in the left lane and losing all propulsion and power steering. I have to quickly put the car in park (in the middle of the highway) and then restart the car to go again. When it starts failing it keeps shutting off when we come to a stop in stop and go traffic. It’s like the auto shutoff option shuts off the car abut won’t turn it back on. I took it to DCH Kia of Temecula to get to the bottom of this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11736782, filed 2026-05

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202727%
20254839%
2024157%
20232411%
2022309%
20216818%
202015320%

Other parts of the 2022 Kia Telluride

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
93 complaintsOther or unknown
83 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsBrakes
16 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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