2022 Kia Telluride problems

Filed Nov 8, 2026 · Lights · MN

Passenger side headlamp turns on and off intermittently. This is the second time this has happened to my vehicle. First time was melted wiring, was fixed under warranty. Roughly 18 months later the issue is back. Either light turns on and off by itself or I can pop the hood each and every time, wiggle the wires until it turns back on.

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel system · 61,833 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that after refueling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect fuel level. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump and fuel sender failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 61,833.

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Lights, Visibility · OH

While parked in my driveway at 0 mph, the windshield cracked near the interior rearview mirror attachment as I adjusted the mirror. I felt and observed it crack with my hand on the mirror. Nothing struck the outside. The cracking appeared to begin at the interior attachment; the underlying cause is UNKNOWN. I requested service in September 2026 at approximately 58,864 miles. The appointment was scheduled for October 12. While waiting, the cracks worsened and mileage exceeded 60,000. The dealer now cites the basic warranty mileage limit to deny coverage despite my earlier report. The dealer confirmed the cracking and water inside the multifunction mirror/sensor cover. The service manager advised against driving currently, because the crack expanded further and now is obstructing the line of sight and water is entering. Safety concerns include visibility, windshield integrity and possible damage to nearby electronics. Electronic damage is UNKNOWN; the dealer reported no current component malfunction. Warning lamps/messages before failure: UNKNOWN. The dealer says a Kia factory representative inspected it and found an "obvious" external impact. I dispute this because it cracked during mirror adjustment without an external strike. Requested findings and photographs identifying the alleged impact point have not been provided; the dealer says findings will appear on the final invoice. Separate glass coverage is capped at $2,500, leaving over $900 out of pocket. Kia USA has not returned its promised 24–48-hour callback, even after an additional loaner week from dealership. The windshield remains unreplaced and available for inspection through the dealer. Please investigate a possible windshield/mirror attachment defect and consider other cracking reports, including allegations concerning 2020–2023 Tellurides in Sanchez v. Kia America. Those disputed allegations do not establish the cause of my failure.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Engine · GA

I have been having issues with my car cutting off at random times. I crunk it up at Walmart and it shut right back off twice. I was on the way to a mechanic yesterday 10/29/26 and it sputtered as if it was going to cut off at any moment. It drinks oil like crazy. I have already had a oil leak that was "fixed" under warranty and the water pump replaced from a leak I never knew about or experienced issues with. The main issue is the random turning off. I can crank it right back up like nothing ever happened. This is a huge safety issue and very concerning.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · MI

My 2022 Kia Telluride LX AWD center screen began failing intermittently around October 2025 and failed completely around August 2026. Dates are approximate; 10/29/2025 represents my estimate of about one year ago, not an exact day. Dealer intake was 10/1/2026 at about 75,000 miles; mileage at first failure is unknown. The screen failure prevents the backup-camera image from displaying in reverse, increasing the risk of striking an unseen person or obstacle. No crash, fire, injury, fatality or police report occurred. I also reported intermittent loss of speedometer information. On 10/22 the dealer confirmed the failed center screen and rear-camera display, but said the cluster worked and it had not reproduced the cluster symptom. A common cause is unproven. Speed and warning lamps at first failure are unknown. The dealer recommended head-unit 96560-S9420CDD replacement for $7,799.79. Replacement is not authorized; I requested preservation of components and diagnostic records. After repeated assistance requests and escalation, Kia's 10/29 response concluded its review and denied warranty coverage without technical findings. Please investigate whether loss of the rear-camera display reflects a safety defect requiring a recall. Kia recalls 21V577/22V344 concern earlier-built 2022 Telluride clusters; my reported 4/1/2022 build is outside their ranges. Other Kia recalls address electrical-noise/voltage-related blank clusters (23V298) and voltage-damaged rear cameras (25V426). These are different components and populations, not proof of coverage or a shared cause. Related litigation, O'Connell v. Kia, 8:26-cv-01291, concerns alleged 2023-2025 cluster failures, not my 2022 head unit. Please assess the failed assembly, electrical circuits, software and field data to determine whether existing recall scopes leave other safety failures unaddressed. Warranty expiration does not resolve that safety question.

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Engine · CO

I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a recurring transmission issue with my 2022 Kia Telluride AWD. When descending hills in manual shift mode, the transmission initially provides engine braking but subsequently loses that braking effect. The vehicle then begins accelerating downhill, requiring application of the service brakes to maintain a controlled speed. I recently completed a test drive with a Kia dealership service technician, who personally witnessed and acknowledged the problem. Following that test drive, the head service manager informed me that this issue occurs in some Tellurides following a Kia software update to the transmission. I was further advised that the dealership cannot correct the issue until Kia releases another software update. This response is extremely concerning. I regularly drive in Colorado's mountainous terrain, where predictable engine braking is an important part of controlling vehicle speed during extended descents.

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Lights · MN

My low beam passenger side headlight started turning on and off randomly. Now it’s both low and high beams. Some days it is on when I start the vehicle and then turns off while driving and vise versa. Some days there is a dash light with it, and some days there is not. Some days it is out all day, while other days it works all day. Then I can get in the vehicle the next day and it turns on and off sparatically.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Seats · 96,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats) and 24V407000 (Seats) and the recall repairs were performed. The contact stated that the seats constantly became hot and lowered down while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · IN

Sunroof wind deflector broke which caused the track to break also

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Engine · CT

I had my vehicle checked for oil consumption for it failed the test. After Kia approved an engine swap an engine light came up with faulty O2 sensor. Not just one but both O2 sensors. Replaced both sensors but the problem persist. Kia changed the engine harness with the assumption that the technician damaged the harness while installing the engine. My vehicle has been at the dealership for four months and I honestly don’t know what to do.