2022 Kia Telluride: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 21, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MI

The vehicle began showing serious safety related symptoms before the engine failed. These included engine knocking, repeated sensor failures, the speedometer and odometer blacking out while driving, the navigation screen going dark, and the entire instrument cluster malfunctioning. These issues caused loss of speed information, loss of vehicle status, and loss of navigation visibility, creating unsafe driving conditions. Despite these warning signs, the engine later failed suddenly at around 71,399 miles with no warning lights, no oil pressure alerts, and no overheating indicators. The sudden loss of power created a highway safety hazard due to loss of propulsion and reduced steering and braking assist. The manufacturer and dealership also provided conflicting and misleading information about warranty coverage, including a claim of “no warranty on engine,” which contradicts the official warranty coverage documents. This has delayed proper repair of a safety related defect.

Filed Mar 21, 2026 · Transmission · NC

Catastrophic rear differential failure at highway speed following recent warranty repair. Vehicle previously brought to Kia dealership for rear differential knocking noise. Warranty repair performed and vehicle returned. Within one week, original noise returned with additional whirling/ grinding sound.While traveling approximately 70 mph on the highway, vehicle experienced a sudden loud bang and immediate abrupt stop in traffic. At the time of failure, wife and two children were in the vehicle. Incident posed a severe and life-threatening safety risk.Visual inspection indicates complete rear differential mechanical failure, with fluid and component debris present underneath vehicle. Vehicle is currently unsafe to operate.Failure occurred immediately following manufacturer-authorized warranty repair.

Filed Oct 7, 2025 · Engine · TX

We went to get the vehicle serviced at a dealership we did not buy the vehicle from. we told them to knock out the open decals and when we came to pick up the vehicle they said that the recalls had already been completed. We have owned the vehicle for over 2 years and not had any of the completed. They printed off a form with all of the recalls and it showed the dealership we bought the vehicle from in Missouri as completing the recalls. It’s not possible for them to complete them as we have lived in Texas for the last 2 years. I called the dealership multiple times with no reply. I contacted Kia corporate and they were told by the dealership in Missouri that they had completed them on a different vehicle but marked them as complete on ours. After months of not hearing back with a way forward from the dealership or corporate. I do not know where else to go to get this corrected. It is in very poor taste to have to fight to get an error on the dealerships side fixed. The recalls are for safety issues with the vehicle.

Filed Feb 23, 2025 · Engine · SC

I cranked my vehicle and it sounded very loud. Almost a knocking sound. After I turned it off I checked the oil. There was no oil showing on the dip stick. I had no oil in my driveway or had no signs of oil burning at any time. I added 3 qts of oil and took it to a local Firestone auto and had the oil change. The mechanic said he saw no leaks. He mentioned to me that several people have had an issue similar to mine with this make and year model. He said he thought Kia would have issued a recall for this by now. I was basically told by a mechanic that this will keep happening unless Kia fixes the problem and replaces the engine. It's not a problem they can fix, it is a defect with the model of car itself

Filed Feb 19, 2024 · Electrical, Visibility · TX

About a year ago I was having issues with my windshield wiper fluid working. When I took my car in for repair they told me a rodent had chewed though it and needed to be replace. This was not going to be covered under warranty. About 2 months ago my engine light turned on. I took it to the dealership and they said rodents has chewed through my knock sensor wiring. This is also not covered under warranty. Replacement is going to cost about $900.00. While researching his on online seems like this is a big issues with thousands reporting the same thing. Kia North Austin knows this is a problem and works on many cars a day with these same issues. This needs to be looked into and the car companies need to take responsibility. I never had this issues with my Ford Explorer which I had for 10 years parked in the same spot as my Telluride. I did not have a big rodent problem at my house. Any help would be appreciated.

Filed Jan 18, 2024 · Engine · MI

Engine has been knocking since I purchased the vehicle new. Brought it into the dealership and they couldn't hear the noise. Based on the keoporum it could either be a bad fan motor or blend door accurator. Scheduling another appointment for them to figure out why it's still doing this when the vehicle only has 24k miles on it.

Filed May 16, 2023 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated there was knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle felt as if it had shifted into neutral. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to provide accurate information while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.