VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC344) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the software logic of the front radar system to prevent unnecessary reduction in vehicle speed by the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system in 2024MY Telluride vehicles.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Kia Telluride cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 Kia Telluride have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Telluride | 5 |
| 2022 Telluride | 4 |
| 2023 Telluride | 5 |
| 2024 Telluride (this page) | 6 |
| 2025 Telluride | 3 |
When does it fail?
Of the 6 cruise control complaints filed for the 2024 Kia Telluride, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Kia Telluride we track for cruise control problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 6.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control 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.
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC344) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the software logic of the front radar system to prevent unnecessary reduction in vehicle speed by the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system in 2024 MY Telluride vehicles, manufactured from May 16, 2023 through September 10, 2024.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC344) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the software logic of the front radar system to prevent unnecessary reduction in vehicle speed by the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system in 2024 MY Telluride vehicles, manufactured from May 16, 2023 through September 10, 2024.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SMART CRUISE CONTROL SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC344) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system software on 2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from May 16, 2023 through September 10, 2024. Due to radar signal interference in certain roadway conditions, the subject vehicles may unnecessarily and momentarily reduce speed when SCC is engaged, accompanied by the illumination of a “Collision Warning” message in the instrument cluster, a warning sound, as well as the activation of the vehicle’s brake lights. After the warnings cease, the vehicle will accelerate normally to the SCC set speed. Dealers will upgrade the sof
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (SC301Y) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC301, titled “WSS Software Upgrade”.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
When driving with my speed control set at 35 to 45 mph, I will sporadically and without warning get a forward collision warning, and the car brakes. When this occurs, there is absolutely nothing around that should cause this warning.The warning occurs for no reason at all. I took the car to my Kia dealership and also provided them with videos taken at two different times. They kept my car for…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving with the vehicle in Snow Mode, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact switched to Sport Mode for the vehicle to respond and accelerate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not…
This car has a feature that will automatically detect the speed limit and sets the cruise control to an amount relative to it. If speed limit detected is 45, for example, it can automatically set the cruise setting to a configurable amount, say +5mph, and when detected, sets the limit to 50mph. Generally that works fine. However, near us is hwy 190 and is marked with road signs as a junction.…
Had cruise control trouble with your 2024 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 cruise control problem on the 2024 Kia Telluride?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 5,800 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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/2024/Kia/Telluride.
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