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Kia Telluride AWD
Kia · Cars · 2025
Kia Telluride AWD (2025)
77
⚠ 41 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size3.8L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission8-speed automatic
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG20 MPG
Kia Telluride AWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$36,400–$53,000$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity3.8L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission8-speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2025 Kia Telluride AWD offers a robust 3.8L V6 engine delivering 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission for confident all-wheel-drive performance. Its spacious SUV body type and 5-door configuration make it a practical choice for families, while its safe status and lack of recalls provide peace of mind.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • Strong engine power
  • All-Wheel Drive capability
Cons
  • 41 complaints on record
  • Average MPG combined
Complaints41 total
KIA TELLURIDE 2025 VISIBILITY/WIPER
low
The car randomly has inoperable wipers. Both in auto and non auto mode. Doesn’t happen every time but it has happened to my family on rainy days. The back wipers work fine. We took the car to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong, they blamed it on my cars window tint. Which makes no sense considering it’s not functioning in the non-auto position. After doing my own research it seems to be that multiple other owners have had similar issues, yet no recall has been issued.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2025 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
low
Twice I was making a right hand turn through a green light and an alarm sounded and the dash displayed an ”Engine Off” message. I was able to pull over and restart the car. I took it to the dealership but they were not able to replicate the incident. They told me that they tightened a few connections and sent me on my way. About three weeks later, I was driving straight at about 45mph and it shut off again. Fortunately I was again able to safely pull over and restart the car. This time I recorded it. I will return it to the dealership ASAP. I am afraid this will happen again while I am on the freeway or in heavy traffic and I won’t be as lucky as I have been.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2025 VISIBILITY/WIPER
low
After sitting in the driveway came out to a crack across half of the passenger side front side window. In the process of getting the window replaced. Crack originated from underneath the door trim. Window could shatter while driving if not noticed.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
clear coat is coming off of 2025 white kia Telluride
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
KIA TELLURIDE 2025 ENGINE
high
About 3 months after I bought a brand new 2025 Telluride the vehicle started to randomly accelerate rapidly without increasing the gas while driving and stall when idling at lights, stop signs, or slowing down and would not turn back on for several minutes. When it does start back it misfires causing a rumbling before the check engine light comes on. It would show code P006800 and P017100 saying “critical engine error”. Despite bringing it into the dealership multiple times we were told they couldn’t replicate the problem and sent home with no solutions just to wait for it to happen again. This became a extremely dangerous situation when recently at a red light on a busy highway in the rain my telluride stalled leaving me and my young children trapped inside unable to restart the car while other vehicles flew past narrowly missing us. I’m extremely concerned for the safely of my children if we continue to drive this car. We went back to the dealership just to be told that Kia may not honor our warranty despite this being a documented problem with the 2025 Kia Telluride.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe1 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 86. 14 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 90. 9 data points. v3 scoring.
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