2023 Kia Telluride Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

21Engine complaints

10.7%Of all 196 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other56 · 28.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 21.4%

VISIBILITY/WIPER28 · 14.3%

POWER TRAIN22 · 11.2%

ENGINE21 · 10.7%

Share of the 196 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Kia Telluride overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not…”NHTSA complaint 11573955 — filed 02/26/2024

“I bought my car on August 28, 2023 (2023 Kia Telluride EX AWD) with 8 miles on it. I took it in in November for…”NHTSA complaint 11567457 — filed 01/24/2024

“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving the vehicle in Snow Mode and attempting to…”NHTSA complaint 11566230 — filed 01/18/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Kia Telluride have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Kia Telluride: 21 of 196 complaints on file (10.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Kia Telluride have in total?

196 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.