2025 Kia Telluride Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

49Engine complaints

39.5%Of all 124 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE49 · 39.5%

Unspecified / other22 · 17.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 16.9%

VISIBILITY/WIPER18 · 14.5%

POWER TRAIN9 · 7.3%

Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2025 Kia Telluride overview page.

What owners report

“2025 Kia Telluride engine shut down on highway in construction zone with no shoulder. Engine shut off, alarms sounded and it displayed to put the…”NHTSA complaint 11770102 — filed 10/09/2026

“The engine randomly turns off and I get a warning that says "Engine Off! Shift to P or N, then start engine" This happened recently…”NHTSA complaint 11766464 — filed 09/23/2026

“My 2025 Kia Telluride has experienced repeated, unresolved engine stalling/shutdown while driving. The defect began as stalling at low speeds approaching stops and has escalated…”NHTSA complaint 11765128 — filed 09/17/2026

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Kia Telluride have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2025 Kia Telluride: 49 of 124 complaints on file (39.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2025 Kia Telluride have in total?

124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 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 11/01/2026.