2023 Kia Telluride Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 195 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Kia Telluride overview page.
What owners report
“On about 5 occasions, when I have set the drive mode to "Snow Mode", after a stop, the accelerator pedal has no effect. I can…”NHTSA complaint 11573853 — filed 02/25/2024
“On 4 separate occasions my 2023 Kia Telluride has failed to accelerate from a stop. First occurrence was [XXX] while turning left at a light…”NHTSA complaint 11568996 — filed 01/31/2024
“It had snowed in DC area. Vehicle was in snow mode, idle at stop light. When light turned green, slow acceleration turning left and then…”NHTSA complaint 11566720 — filed 01/20/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Kia Telluride have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Kia Telluride: 22 of 195 complaints on file (11.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Kia Telluride have in total?
195 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
