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severe Owners of the 2024 Kia Telluride have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the engine at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Telluride | 98 |
| 2021 Telluride | 43 |
| 2022 Telluride | 15 |
| 2023 Telluride | 9 |
| 2024 Telluride (this page) | 14 |
| 2025 Telluride | 12 |
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine 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: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET REPLACEMENT (WTY045) - This bulletin provides information regarding the ‘Warranty Extension Program (WTY045)’ for the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the oil filter housing gasket on certain 2020–2025 MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 9, 2019, through June 12, 2025. Under this program, the New Vehicle Warranty coverage for this condition is extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever occurs first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. Affected vehicles may develop an engine oil leak from the oil filter housing gasket. During t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY045) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to an engine oil leak from the oil filter housing gasket in certain 2020-2025 MY Telluride vehicles 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 the oil filter housing gasket leaking condition at no cost to you during this extended warranty period.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY045) - 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: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY045) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY045.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY045) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to an engine oil leak from the oil filter housing gasket in certain 2020-2025 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through June 12, 2025, 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 the oil filter housing gasket leaking condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners have reported a range of engine and engine-related failures on the 2024 Kia Telluride. The most severe case involves an engine seizure at just 300 miles with concurrent loss of steering and electrical function, attributed to an unknown manufacturer defect. Another owner experienced sudden loss of motive power at 1,554 miles with check engine light and engine control system warnings but was unable to get a diagnosis.
In snow mode on an incline, at least one owner reported the engine loses power and the gas pedal becomes unresponsive during acceleration from a stop—a dangerous condition that has occurred repeatedly. A separate owner observed flames inside the vehicle at the driver's seat while parked with the engine off, resulting in total loss; this was linked to NHTSA campaign 24V407000 despite prior repair.
Additional reported issues include check engine light with engine shaking and abnormal noise, a cracked oil pan discovered at 5,066 miles, an A/C condenser failure with hot air blowing despite no coolant system indication, and emissions system leaks (evaporator and charcoal canister) at 10,000 miles. Three separate owners received notification of NHTSA campaign 24V077000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) but were unable to proceed with repairs due to parts unavailability well beyond reasonable timeframes.
Same Kia Telluride engine reports on nearby years: 2021 · 2022
Engine seized without known cause, likely manufacturer defect. Vehicle lost all power, steering locked, check engine light did not illuminate beforehand. Occurred at low mileage (300 miles).
When: 300 miles
Symptoms owners cite: engine seized; loss of motive power; unresponsive gas pedal; steering wheel locked; all electricals went down; rattling noise from engine
Repairs/costs cited: No repair performed. Diagnosis indicated engine seizure but cause unknown.
Vehicle lost motive power and could not exceed 30 MPH. Check engine light illuminated with engine control system message on instrument panel. Vehicle towed but not yet diagnosed at time of complaint.
When: 1,554 miles
Symptoms owners cite: loss of motive power; inability to exceed 30 MPH; check engine light; engine control system message on instrument panel
Codes mentioned: Check engine light
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed but not yet diagnosed at time of report.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified.
In snow mode, vehicle loses power when accelerating from complete stop on an incline. Gas pedal becomes unresponsive, creating dangerous loss of vehicle control. Issue occurred three times.
When: Unspecified
Symptoms owners cite: loss of power when accelerating from stop; unresponsive gas pedal; vehicle feels out of control; repeated occurrences (3 times)
Check engine light illuminated while driving with engine shaking and abnormal noise. Owner was afraid to continue driving. Vehicle towed for assessment but dealer was backed up and unable to assess for 3 weeks. No recall found for VIN.
When: Unspecified
Symptoms owners cite: check engine light; engine shaking; abnormal engine noise
Codes mentioned: Check engine light
Repairs/costs cited: Not yet inspected or assessed at time of complaint.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall on vehicle VIN.
Crack discovered in oil pan during routine maintenance. Cause not yet determined at time of complaint.
When: 5,066 miles
Symptoms owners cite: cracked oil pan
Repairs/costs cited: Not repaired at time of complaint.
Check engine light illuminated. Diagnostic found small leak in evaporator system and leaking charcoal canister (emissions system). No recalls or warranty coverage available.
When: Approximately 10,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: check engine light; small leak in evaporator system; leaking charcoal canister
Codes mentioned: Check engine light
Repairs/costs cited: Not repaired at time of complaint.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer confirmed no recalls or warranty coverage.
Flames observed emanating from interior on driver's side while vehicle was parked and turned off in driveway. No warning lights illuminated. Fire originated at driver's seat per firefighters. Vehicle deemed total loss. Related to NHTSA Campaign 24V407000 (Seats), though vehicle had been repaired for that recall.
When: 50,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: flames visible from interior driver's side; no warning lights illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle deemed total loss by insurance. Related to NHTSA Campaign 24V407000 (Seats); vehicle had been repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified but provided no assistance. Related to NHTSA Campaign 24V407000 (Seats).
A/C system blowing hot air instead of cold air. Dealership diagnosed damaged condenser, attributed to possible road debris. However, owner and dealership noted Kia is aware of the issue. Owner believes it is a design defect affecting front of vehicle exposed to road debris.
When: Early ownership (complaint made 3/2/2024, purchase date not stated)
Symptoms owners cite: A/C blowing hot air instead of cold air; no cooling
Repairs/costs cited: Condenser damaged. Dealership attributed to possible road debris.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership stated Kia is aware of the issue but it doesn't happen often. Owner believes design defect.
Multiple owners received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 24V077000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) but parts for the recall repair were not available. Owners stated manufacturer exceeded reasonable time for repair completion. No actual failures reported; issue is parts distribution disconnect.
When: Unknown
Repairs/costs cited: Parts not yet available for recall repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 24V077000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Manufacturer confirmed parts not yet available; case opened with manufacturer.
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
I purchased my new Kia Telluride on 10/28. On 11/10 I was driving on the highway when I heard a rattling noise from the engine and realized I was losing speed, with an unresponsive gas pedal. I was in a construction zone and managed to find a safe place to pull over - but it was an extremely dangerous situation. As I sat on the side of the highway, I realized the steering wheel had locked and all…
0n 12-23-2025 I left our Kia Telluride with the engine running for 4 hours in our cul-de-sac. Eventually our neighbors told us the vehicle was running. The car was unlocked and the key fob was not inside. I know, stupid thing to do. I had to move the vehicle for an appliance delivery and accidentally left it is running. Approx nine months prior my wife thought she had pushed the button to…
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
Based on the 14 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 19,524 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.
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover engine issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.