Kia Telluride ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2020–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Kia Telluride we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Telluride across generations.
Average Score
88/100
Best Year
2020 Kia Telluride
Score 88
Weakest Year
2020 Kia Telluride
Score 88
Every Kia Telluride Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A remarkably solid first-year effort, the Telluride offers premium feel and impressive reliability with only a few minor quirks to consider.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical System · Windshield Fragility · Transmission Shift Quality
An exceptional family SUV that delivers premium value and confident reliability, despite a few early production hiccups.
Top risks: Electrical / Infotainment System · Suspension Components · 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
A segment leader providing reliable family transport with only minor, manageable annoyances.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment · Suspension & Steering · Engine (Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner)
The Telluride offers a near-unbeatable blend of style, space, and reliability, setting a high bar in its class.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Glitches · Minor Body & Interior Trim Rattles · Brake System Wear (Premature)
A top-tier family SUV offering significant value, backed by a strong warranty, making it a low-risk proposition.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) · Minor Interior Fit & Finish
A top-tier family SUV offering impressive reliability and comfort for its segment.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical System · Engine (GDI Specific) · Suspension Components
Problems That Follow the Telluride Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Suspension Components
Appears in 2 model years · 33% of generations