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 mechani…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11734250
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2025
VisibilityVisibility/wiper
My Wife was driving 37mph in town at 1:40pm on a 31* afternoon. When she hears an apparent "gunshot", it was not a gunshot. Her forward sunroof had exploded. She had the sunshade closed thankfully so she did not get hit with any glass. Her vehicle was not hit by anything. The glass looks like it was forced from the inside, blowi…
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My Wife was driving 37mph in town at 1:40pm on a 31* afternoon. When she hears an apparent "gunshot", it was not a gunshot. Her forward sunroof had exploded. She had the sunshade closed thankfully so she did not get hit with any glass. Her vehicle was not hit by anything. The glass looks like it was forced from the inside, blowing the glass outwards. We took her vehicle to our local dealership. They vacuumed up the glass shards, and then taped the remaining glass on both sides, and also covered the roof until repairs can be made. Dealership is filing for warranty, but awaiting approval.
NHTSA ODI #11634825
37,000 miles · Dec 27, 2024
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The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware …
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The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the issue. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 37,000.
NHTSA ODI #11632666
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2023
Unknown Or OtherVisibility
Driving on highway in Dallas in high heat with no cars in front of me. Nothing appeared to hit Windshield or fly up but windshield cracked at very edge of drivers side and cracked at least 12 inches across within 5-10 minutes.
NHTSA ODI #11543457
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 2023
Unknown Or OtherVisibility
A small rock hit my window recently causing a small indent. The next morning three other cracks (each over a foot long), appeared. The new cracks didn’t come from the rock indent. Just started at random spots and within a couple hours connected. Doesn’t seem very safe and seems like the glass wouldn’t protect my family and I in …
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A small rock hit my window recently causing a small indent. The next morning three other cracks (each over a foot long), appeared. The new cracks didn’t come from the rock indent. Just started at random spots and within a couple hours connected. Doesn’t seem very safe and seems like the glass wouldn’t protect my family and I in a collision. Seems like it would just collapse in on us. It also makes it unsafe to drive by impeding our vision. Vehicle component has not been inspected but is available to upon request. No warning signs have been transmitted. Problem with faulty windshields has not been confirmed by dealer.
NHTSA ODI #11519530
Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2023
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Windshield Crack
NHTSA ODI #11517277
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2023
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Vehicle does not blow hot air while in idle/parked when Vehicle is turned on or use remote start. Kia dealership could not find issues. Heat works while driving but once but into parked vehicle instantly goes lukewarm. Not ideal at bus stop with kids in the car nor if stranded on the road in Michigan winters; could be fatal.
NHTSA ODI #11512193
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2023
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The windshield has cracked in our vehicle. I cannot see any impact that would have caused a crack to form. It appears to be potential defect if the glass or type of glass used.
NHTSA ODI #11508166
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2023
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Driving slowly after just pulling onto a small road and a passing truck kicked up a very small pebble, it cracked the windshield with almost no impact mark, just left large cracks running across the windshield that spread another 5 inches or so having to drive the car to its destination since there was no one in that remote area…
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Driving slowly after just pulling onto a small road and a passing truck kicked up a very small pebble, it cracked the windshield with almost no impact mark, just left large cracks running across the windshield that spread another 5 inches or so having to drive the car to its destination since there was no one in that remote area to call, no cell service either. I have had many cars get their windshields hit much harder and have never gotten a crack ever, the Telluride windshield is known to be prone to cracking and Kia wont do anything about it. They claimed it was fixed when I asked before buying the car and it is definitely not since I see post after post on the telluride forums of other owners getting cracks sometimes on their first day of ownership.
NHTSA ODI #11500402
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2022
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Rear passenger window spontaneously imploded while driving on a freeway. I took photos immediately upon arrival at home. No one was harmed, but had it been one of the front seat windows or someone seated in the back seat, they would have been harmed. Has not been inspected. Have appointment at the Kia dealership. They have no…
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Rear passenger window spontaneously imploded while driving on a freeway. I took photos immediately upon arrival at home. No one was harmed, but had it been one of the front seat windows or someone seated in the back seat, they would have been harmed. Has not been inspected. Have appointment at the Kia dealership. They have not seen it yet. They resisted repairing it until we told them of other reports of KIA windows and sunroofs shattering without cause. I now have some fear of driving it and it occurring again. No warning or indication of the event.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.
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