2022 Kia Telluride safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
10
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2022 Kia Telluride SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (9 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2022 Kia Telluride vehicles were involved in 23 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskFront power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an… · Jul 2, 2026
- Fire riskFront power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which… · Jun 5, 2024
- Crash riskIntermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which… · Mar 20, 2024
- Fire riskDebris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed… · Aug 15, 2022
- Crash riskVehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed… · Jul 19, 2022
- Crash riskExcess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the… · May 17, 2022
- Crash riskLCD display screen may remain blank after startup · Jul 28, 2021