Is the 2024 Kia Telluride a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
A8.5/10
Highly recommended for families in need of a reliable and spacious SUV that offers good value for money.
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Pros
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Strong V6 engine performance
- High safety ratings
Cons
- Mediocre fuel economy
- Limited cargo space for its class
- Infotainment system can be laggy
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
20 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment screen glitches
- Occasional transmission hesitation
- Wind noise from panoramic sunroof
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (4)
The 2024 Kia Telluride has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Structure — Exterior Trim (campaign 25V494000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical — Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.…
- Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft — 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.…
- Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust — 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.…
- Structure — Exterior Trim — Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.…
Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet
1 2024 Kia Telluride owner tracks this exact car in CarsJudge.
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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