The best and worst Kia Telluride years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Kia Tellurides old enough to judge (2019–2022), the 2019 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2020 has the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2020 Kia Telluride · 99.8 per 10,000 sold (2.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 67,000 miles; then oil consumption and leaks.
Years with the fewest complaints
2019 Kia Telluride · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Kia Telluride year: 35.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Kia Telluride?
Among Kia Tellurides old enough to judge (2019–2022), the 2020 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 99.8, about 2.8× a typical Kia Telluride year.
What is the best year for the Kia Telluride?
The 2019 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Kia Tellurides from 2019–2022: 0.0, against 35.1 for a typical year.
What goes wrong on the 2020 Kia Telluride?
The most-reported problem on the 2020 Kia Telluride is wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 67,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Kia Telluride years ranked?
The 2023–2025 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.