2022 Kia Telluride visibility problems

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 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 Sep 4, 2026 · Body, Visibility · NC

Sunroof / moonroof failing close. Driving on roads / high speeds exposed to the elements for a moonroof that will not close leaving me and my family in danger when its our only vehicle and means of transportation. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - No

Filed Jun 2, 2026 · Visibility · NC

Sunroof exploded while driving in the 540 expressway.

Filed Apr 28, 2026 · Visibility · 21,178 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at 66 MPH, the sunroof unexpectedly exploded. There was no impact on the sunroof to cause the failure. The sunroof cover was closed during the failure. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,178.

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Visibility · CO

Windshield cracks so easily, slightest road debris creates a chip then crack

Filed Mar 26, 2026 · Visibility · IL

After a long winter in northern ILLINOIS, we had a 70’ afternoon and I tried to open my sunroof and it stopped working. I heard a crunching sound and tried to reverse it and that may have made it worse. It had been working fine in the fall months September and October when I last used it. It did not cause a safety issue. No one was at risk. I’ve taken the car to the closest KIA dealer to me . Castle KIA in McHenry IL. The Kia dealer gave me an estimate on cost . There was no warning signs of it being broken until it actually happened.

Filed Mar 15, 2026 · Visibility · GA

We were driving in the left hand lane on i75 south about 15 miles south of [XXX] and about 10 miles from [XXX] . We were traveling about 75 mph with air conditioning on low. We heard a loud bang and pulled off at exit 328 to investigate. We pulled over at Myers carpet on dug gap road. We looked at the sunroof and it looked like it had exploded upward. 1/3 of the glass was gone and a cone like upward shattering appears in the edges of the blowout area. We had to go to the nearby tractor supply to find duct tape and plastic sheeting to tape over the whole sunroof to drive home to [XXX] . It just happened on 3/15/2026 at approximately 4pm. We have not yet been to a Kia dealer or called consumer affairs at Kia corporate yet. I am filing a ticket with Kia now. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 21, 2026 · Visibility · GA

The windshield cracked for no apparent reason. The crack was on the driver's side, about 16 inches long, starting near the top and curving around the driver's view to the middle of the windshield.

Filed Jan 31, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · TN

Infotainment screen is blank most of the time. Backup camera works intermittently. Dealer confirmed head unit failure and stated software updates cannot be performed. Quoted approximately $7,500 for full replacement. Issue has been occurring for over two years, beginning while vehicle was still relatively new. Creates unsafe reversing conditions due to unreliable federally required backup camera display. Dealer classified as infotainment module failure. No recall issued despite widespread owner reports of similar failures.