2022 Kia Telluride: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own
Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data
The most settled pre-refresh year: complaint volume well down from launch while keeping the roomy, quiet, high-value package; still watch 3.8L oil consumption and confirm the rollaway/sunroof items. 4 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2022 Kia Telluride ranged from $33,390 to $43,290 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).
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The most settled pre-refresh year: complaint volume well down from launch while keeping the roomy, quiet, high-value package; still watch 3.8L oil consumption and confirm the rollaway/sunroof items.
Sources (3)
- cargurus.comhttps://www.cargurus.com/research/articles/kia-telluride-buying-guide
- autoblog.comhttps://www.autoblog.com/reviews/2024-kia-telluride-review
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=kia&model=telluride…
Known issues
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The 3.8L V6 can consume engine oil at an elevated rate, sometimes with no low-oil warning; a smaller number of owners report power loss or engine failure after oil runs low.
commonly reported · 89 NHTSA complaints · typically 60k–120k miles · engine
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The panoramic sunroof can shatter spontaneously and the wind-deflector arms can break, jamming the assembly; repairs are costly.
commonly reported · 45 NHTSA complaints · body
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Paint delamination and peeling, especially on early 2020 Snow White Pearl cars, can expose bare metal.
occasional · 27 NHTSA complaints · body
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The windshield is prone to cracking from minor impacts or with little provocation.
occasional · body
Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.
Sources (3)
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=kia&model=telluride…
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=kia&model=telluride…
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=kia&model=telluride…
Recalls & safety
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Pros & cons
Pros
- Smooth 291-hp 3.8L V6 and a composed, quiet highway ride.
- Roomy, comfortable cabin with a genuinely usable third row and large cargo hold.
- Breakout value: a luxury-feeling three-row SUV for thousands less than rivals.
- Strong demand keeps resale values high for the segment.
Cons
- The 2020 launch year carries by far the most complaints, including paint peel and early bugs.
- Thirsty for the class (about 21-22 mpg combined) with no hybrid offered.
- The 3.8L V6 has drawn oil-consumption and rare engine-failure reports, sometimes without warning.
- Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering and wind-deflector failures are recurring complaints.
Trims & original pricing
| Trim | Original base MSRP | New today | Engine | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $33,390 | $39,190 | — | — |
| S | $35,890 | $42,090 | — | — |
| EX | $38,390 | $43,790 | — | — |
| SX | $43,290 | $48,790 | — | — |
Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.
2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.
Sources (2)
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2022-kia-telluride-price
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/kia-telluride-price
Depreciation
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This listing sits above the typical depreciation curve. Common for heavily-optioned cars and for 2021-2023 model years (pandemic-era pricing); the curve is anchored at base MSRP, which excludes options.
Curve anchored at the entry-trim base MSRP ($33,390). Higher trims started higher (up to $43,290), and options added more.
Curve outlook: a typical 2022 loses roughly another 39% of its value over the next 3 years. These are estimates from public data, not a market-price claim.
2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.
Sources (1)
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/kia-telluride/resale-value
Cost to own
| Insurance (medium tier) | ≈ $2,900–3,000/yr |
| Expected lifespan | ~200k miles |
National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.
Sources (2)
- moneygeek.comhttps://moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/kia-telluride-insurance/
- dellakia.comhttps://www.dellakia.com/blogs/1627/uncategorized/kia-telluride-gas-type/
Frequently asked questions
What problems does the 2022 Kia Telluride have?
Documented issue patterns include: The 3.8L V6 can consume engine oil at an elevated rate, sometimes with no low-oil warning; a smaller number of owners report power loss or engine failure after oil runs low; The panoramic sunroof can shatter spontaneously and the wind-deflector arms can break, jamming the assembly; repairs are costly; Paint delamination and peeling, especially on early 2020 Snow White Pearl cars, can expose bare metal; The windshield is prone to cracking from minor impacts or with little provocation. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.
Is the 2022 Kia Telluride reliable?
The most settled pre-refresh year: complaint volume well down from launch while keeping the roomy, quiet, high-value package; still watch 3.8L oil consumption and confirm the rollaway/sunroof items.
How much did the 2022 Kia Telluride cost new?
Between $33,390 and $43,290 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid. 2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.
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