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2027 Kia Telluride Problems

Compared with other Kia Telluride 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
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,600miles, 1 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
22 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 26 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2027 Kia Telluride. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by seats (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the anchorage filed under the same part.

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: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Seat belts: “This vehicle was sold to me on 4-6-2026 and the recall was never disclosed to me. The recall was not mentioned to me at all. I found out through another dealership in early June that the vehicle had a recall. The recall was put on the vehicle on 3-9-2026 which is almost a month before I purchased it. I was advised that this vehicle was a stop sale vehicle so it should have never been sold to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746328, filed 2026-06

Seats: “I am reporting multiple intermittent safety and electrical issues with my 2027 Kia Telluride. The rear passenger seat on the driver’s side repeatedly detects or indicates that a person is occupying the seat when the seat is completely empty with no objects on it. When this occurs, the rear seat belt warning activates and the alarm/chime repeatedly sounds as though an unbelted passenger is present. The issue is unpredictable. Sometimes it begins shortly after starting the vehicle and driving away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758881, filed 2026-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “I noticed while driving my gas model that when I pulled off from a complete stop it takes time to accelerate although the RPMS are raising. It feels like its struggling to accelerate. It is intermittent but its very noticeable. I have to press the gas pedal very slowly for it to eventually pick up. This is a little concerning regarding safety. I really would like the transmission checked as well as any turbocharged/throttle/sensors to ensure no limp mode issues”

NHTSA complaint #11766191, filed 2026-09

Electrical system: “I bought my car in April, it is now July. My SUV has been in the shop twice for engine failures. My car will die while I’m driving, and will not restart. The check engine light, oil light and battery light come on. The brake locks up and I am unable to restart until after anywhere from 5-20 minutes. It has happened a total of 7 times, the first time being one week after purchase. I have been trapped in moving traffic unable to move, trapped and stop lights that turn green and stop signs. I have 5 kids who have been stuck in the car with me when this has happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #11753812, filed 2026-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,600 and 3,600 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 (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

202627
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 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 AWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic182420$3,350
Telluride FWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic202622$3,050
Telluride X-Pro AWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic172219$3,550
Telluride FE Hybrid FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic343635$1,900

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 → · 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. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Telluride

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2027273,6002—22Too new to compareToo new
20251227,0003522Too new to compareToo new
20242238,4005522Too new to compareToo new
202320920,000652342 · TypicalToo new
202232736,000752351 · TypicalStable
20213733,150552349 · TypicalRising
20207776,000752384 · MoreRising

All Kia Telluride model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2027 Kia Telluride have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2027 Kia Telluride as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by seats with 6.

Has the 2027 Kia Telluride 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 get?

The EPA rates the 2027 Kia Telluride (Telluride FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,600 miles and the middle half falls between 3,600 and 3,600 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 27, 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.