2023 Kia Telluride Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Kia Telluride, 3% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After a recall on the emergency braking system was resolved, we’ve had frequent occurrences where the rear cross traffic alert system will report traffic that does not exist. The vehicle will then stop abruptly. Once this happens, the emergency brake doesn’t always completely disengage. This almost always happens in parking lots and can increase the likelihood of accidents. I’ve taken it to the dealership, but they’ve been able to replicate the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11668687, filed 2025-06“After driving through snow and letting my Telluride sit in the garage for a few days before driving it again, when I put the vehicle in drive and attempted to leave my garage there was a loud clunking noise and the vehicle didn't move for several seconds. I have also noticed that the automatic emergency brake will engage if the vehicle is in neutral and the driver's side door is open. How would you be able to load the vehicle on a flatbed truck if it was in an accident? A”
NHTSA complaint #11644578, filed 2025-02“I was driving on the service road of the freeway, driving approximately 40 mph when my main screen started flashing warnings. I was only able to catch 2 before the screen shut off. One was saying front collision sensors not working and the other said side sensors not working then the screen where the radio was went black. Then my brake pedal locked up, the car lost all power steering. The car started to just roll and I was able to pull into a side parking lot and the car died. I was not able to start the vehicle and called roadside assistance and had my vehicle towed to the car dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11733150, filed 2026-04“Vehicle has warnings for EPB and lane assist along with active recall for roll away. Cruise control does not work as well. Wheel jerks out of your hand while driving Has been to appointment 7/1 in which vehicle was not repaired. Dealer claiming they had no record of a “diagnosis appointment” New appointment set 60 days out”
NHTSA complaint #11603969, filed 2024-07“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake light illuminated and was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a repair on the wheel speed sensor and parking brakes. After retrieving the vehicle, the EPB warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on eight occasions for the parking switch, a software reset, and other unknown repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747744, filed 2026-07, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000300May 22, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: WSS SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SC301) - This bulletin provides information to update the Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) software on…
- 11000304May 21, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC301) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect…
- 11000155May 14, 2024VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC301) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary…
- 11000153May 14, 2024VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS MEMO (SC301) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a…
- 11000143May 14, 2024VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC301) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on all…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Kia Telluride
60 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Kia Telluride
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.
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