TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DOOR BELT OUTSIDE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (CA2504) - This bulletin provides information to replace the door belt outside weatherstrip(s) on certain 2023-2025MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from August 04, 2020 through February 11, 2025. The affected vehicles maybe missing an adhesive layer, causing the outer faceplate to detach/separate from the door belt outside weatherstrip molding. If a customer has a validated complaint of a door belt outside weatherstrip detaching and/or separating, replace it and any weatherstrip(s) that have not yet been replaced under warranty (including SA535 or SA578) according to the VIN list and procedure in this TSB.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Kia Telluride body problems
moderate Owners of the 2022 Kia Telluride have filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Telluride | 48 |
| 2021 Telluride | 26 |
| 2022 Telluride (this page) | 13 |
| 2023 Telluride | 13 |
| 2024 Telluride | 23 |
| 2025 Telluride | 6 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR ARMS AND MECHANISM PARTS REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to perform a partial replacement of the sunroof wind deflector and mechanism arms on some 2019-2022MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from February 15, 2019 through January 19, 2022. The affected vehicles may experience the sunroof open/close operation inoperative and/or the sunroof wind deflector function inoperative.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR HVAC CONTROL CLIP REPLACEMENT (SA534) - This bulletin provides information to replace the rear Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) control assembly retaining clips on some 2022-2023MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from August 1, 2022 through May 03, 2023. The affected vehicles are equipped with a metal retaining clip which can create a rattling sound while driving on rougher road conditions. New plastic retaining clips will be installed to help rectify this rattling noise concern.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below, which may encounter the sunglass case of the overhead console lamp not closing properly.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2022 Kia Tellurides report recurrent windshield failures across multiple vehicles. Several cracked within the first three months of ownership, some with fewer than 9,000 miles on the odometer. Cracks originate from minimal debris—dust, sand, or small rocks—or appear without any observed impact. A single small chip or pebble strike expands into large cracks (6+ inches) instantly. One owner's windshield cracked overnight while parked in the garage after a minor chip. Kia dealers refuse warranty coverage, citing that cracks are not a manufacturing defect.
Equally troubling are two separate reports of panoramic sunroof glass exploding outward suddenly—one while driving 75 mph on an interstate—with no external impact, debris, or warning. Owners describe loud explosion-like or gunshot-blast noise, glass fragments falling into the cabin, and immediate safety hazard.
Additional issues include paint peeling under the hood (both sides, on Glacial White), window trim oxidation or severe discoloration appearing water-stained, a sunroof wind deflector that snapped and knocked the sunroof off track, and intermittent rear childproof door locks that repeatedly engage and disengage unpredictably. One owner found their dealer unable to diagnose the childproof lock malfunction and refused repair. Multiple owners report finding identical issues discussed on Kia forums for 2020–2022 Palisades and Tellurides.
Same Kia Telluride body reports on nearby years: 2020 · 2021 · 2023 · 2024
Failure modes owners describe
Panoramic sunroof glass spontaneous shattering
Panoramic sunroof glass explodes outward without external impact, debris strike, or road hazard. Occurs while vehicle is moving or parked, sunroof fully closed, no prior warning signs. Owners report loud explosion-like or gunshot-blast noise, glass fragments entering cabin, creating immediate safety hazard and risk of occupant injury.
When: While driving under normal conditions; one incident occurred at 75 mph on interstate
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden explosive shattering of sunroof glass; Loud explosion-like or gunshot-blast noise; Glass fragments entering cabin; Large hole in sunroof glass; No prior cracks, chips, or warning signs
Windshield cracking without impact or with minimal debris strike
Windshield cracks or develops multiple chips from minor road debris (dust, sand, small rock) or spontaneously without clear cause. Cracks propagate rapidly from small impact points, sometimes growing 6+ inches instantly. Occurs early in vehicle ownership, as early as one week after purchase. Multiple owners report same issue on Kia forums. Kia dealer states cracks are not covered under manufacturing warranty.
When: Early ownership: one week to three months after purchase; as early as under 9,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Windshield cracks from minor debris strikes; Large cracks developing from small chip or pebble impact; Spontaneous cracking without observed impact; Multiple chips from light road dust or sand; Crack propagation: small impact expands to 6+ inches instantly
Repairs/costs cited: Owners cite glass-protection companies (ResistAll) refusing to cover cracks over 6 inches; dealer states not covered by manufacturing warranty
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer states cracks not covered by manufacturing warranty; no recall or technical service bulletin mentioned
Paint peeling under hood
Paint on front of vehicle peeling on both sides under hood. Reported on Glacial White finish. Indicates potential adhesion or quality control issue with factory paint application.
When: Early vehicle life; specific mileage not stated
Symptoms owners cite: Paint peeling under hood on both sides; Affects Glacial White color
Window trim oxidation or discoloration
Finish on trim around windows is coming off and appears discolored, resembling water spots but not actually water damage. Occurs on multiple vehicles. Suggests manufacturing or material quality defect.
When: Within first three months of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Trim finish peeling or coming off; Severe discoloration on window trim; Appearance of water spots (but not water damage)
Rear childproof door lock intermittent engagement/disengagement
Back seat childproof locks repeatedly engage and disengage when activated, functioning intermittently and unreliably. Dealership unable to reproduce issue during inspection refuses repair. Multiple reports on forums for 2020–2022 Palisades and Tellurides. Creates safety concern as locks cannot be trusted to secure rear doors.
When: Intermittent; occurs repeatedly during normal use
Symptoms owners cite: Childproof locks repeatedly engage and disengage; Intermittent malfunction; Unreliable lock function; Locks cannot be relied upon to secure rear doors
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership unable to diagnose; refused repair due to inability to reproduce issue
Sunroof wind deflector failure and track misalignment
Sunroof wind deflector snaps, causing entire sunroof assembly to go off track. Sunroof becomes unable to open or close. Mechanical failure of sunroof assembly.
When: Specific mileage or timing not stated
Symptoms owners cite: Wind deflector snaps; Sunroof goes off track; Sunroof unable to open or close
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
While driving our 2022 Kia Telluride under normal operating conditions, the panoramic sunroof glass suddenly and spontaneously shattered outward with a loud explosion-like noise. The sunroof was fully closed at the time of the explosion. There was no impact with any object, no debris strike, no road hazard, and no external cause observed. Weather conditions were clear, traffic was normal, and the…
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2022 Kia Telluride?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Kia/Telluride.
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