2027 Kia Telluride: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
On the morning of september 25, 2026, while parking my 2027 kia telluride hybrid (approximately 6,000 miles), i lightly pressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly surged forward with force that felt disproportionate to my pedal input, striking a wall in front of the vehicle. the front bumper and front fender were damaged; the vehicle is currently being repaired at a body shop under an insurance claim. no
Upon acceleration there was a screeching noise every time. yesterday the car would not speed up and rpms were so high. engine began over heating and got a message to park car and leave running, car started smoking and almost got hit trying to pull out because the car wouldn't speed up with the pedal to the floor. also brakes grind hard stopping and make a cracking noise. barely could make it to the dealership. they
I noticed while driving my gas model that when i pulled off from a complete stop it takes time to accelerate although the rpms are raising. it feels like its struggling to accelerate. it is intermittent but its very noticeable. i have to press the gas pedal very slowly for it to eventually pick up. this is a little concerning regarding safety. i really would like the transmission checked as well as any turbocharged/t
The radiator of our 2027 kia telluride was punctured by some unidentified road debris. the service rep at the kia dealership where the vehicle was towed noted that this debris barely missed a $3000+ sensor device. while investigating the likelihood of this incident occurring on such a new vehicle, i found that kia telluride owners have been reporting similar incidents since at lease 2021. the problem is an extra w
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TELLURIDE, TELLURIDE HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.