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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 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2023 Kia Telluride

Other or unknown
60 complaints
Electrical system
51 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
14 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Lane departure
9 complaints
Seat 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology