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2022 Kia Telluride problems

2020 Kia Telluride EX V6, front
Watch out

The lowest-complaint Telluride before the refresh

The 2022 Telluride has about 330 complaints per 100,000 sold. Cracked windshields, exploding sunroofs and cluster faults lead.

Updated November 2026 · based on 331 owner complaints and 7 recalls

Crash rating
Complaints per 100,000 sold
331 44% below the Telluride average
Recalls
7 free to fix at a dealer
Better year to look at
2021

Every Telluride year compared

20201038Watch out2021402Average2022331Average2023-Too new to judge2024-Too new to judge

Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.

Top problems and what they cost

1

Windshield crack

Cracks with no clear cause.

Fix: Windshield $500 to $1,200

Visibility and wipers

2

Instrument cluster

The cluster goes blank or flickers.

Fix: Covered under recall on some

Electrical system

Recalls

Show all 7 recalls

Complaints by part

Other82
Visibility and wipers75
Electrical70
Engine32
Transmission and drivetrain26
Visibility21
Structure20

Before you buy a 2022 Kia Telluride

  • Look closely at the windshield.Windshields on some of these cars crack easily. On cars with camera safety systems, a new windshield also needs the cameras recalibrated, which can cost $800 to $1,500.41 of the 331 owner complaints about the 2022 Telluride involve the glass and visibility (12%).
  • Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Telluride has 7 recalls on record, listed below.

Questions

Is the 2022 Kia Telluride reliable?

The lowest-complaint Telluride before the refresh. The 2022 Telluride has about 330 complaints per 100,000 sold. Cracked windshields, exploding sunroofs and cluster faults lead.

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Telluride have?

7 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.

What are the most common 2022 Kia Telluride problems?

Windshield crack; Instrument cluster.

Crash rating shown for the 2022 Kia Telluride SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.