TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: SELF-LEVELING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY040) - 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 associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program (WTY040)’ to inspect and, if necessary, replace the self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) on certain 2020-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles manufactured from January 10, 2019 through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with ‘self-leveling’ rear shock absorber(s) produced through June 04, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 y
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2023 Kia Telluride suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2023 Kia Telluride have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Telluride | 28 |
| 2021 Telluride | 17 |
| 2022 Telluride | 8 |
| 2023 Telluride (this page) | 8 |
| 2024 Telluride | 3 |
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Kia Telluride in our records for suspension problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension 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: SELF-LEVELING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY040) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program (WTY040)’ to inspect and, if necessary, replace the self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) on certain 2020-2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles manufactured from January 10, 2019 through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with ‘self-leveling’ rear shock absorber(s) produced through June 04, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. The affected vehicles may exhibit a noise from
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY040) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY040) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to noisy and/or stiff self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) in 2020-2024 MY Telluride vehicles produced through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with one or both self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) produced through May 12, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address noise from the rear suspension when tra
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY040) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to noisy and/or stiff self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) in 2020-2024 MY Telluride vehicles produced through September 14, 2023, AND equipped with one or both self-leveling rear shock absorber(s) produced through May 12, 2023. The term of the warranty is being extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address noise from the re
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had suspension trouble with your 2023 Kia Telluride?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2023 Kia Telluride?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension 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 $900 for suspension 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 suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/Kia/Telluride.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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