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2025 Kia Telluride

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Telluride.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2025 Kia Telluride is the model-year entry covered here, carrying an EPA rating of 18/23/20 mpg and paired with an Automatic (S8) transmission. Reliability records show 87 owner complaints so far, with the top reported area labeled “Unknown Or Other,” plus 3 recalls. Within the 2020–2027 complaint history, where the 2020 model year logged the highest total at 736 complaints and the 2027 model year the lowest at 10, the 2025 count sits far below the peak, marking a relatively quiet period in the Telluride’s tracked reliability timeline.

Model year20252023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy18/23/20 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.9 in
Overall width78.3 in
Overall height69.3 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4343 lb
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 23 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume157 cu ft
Cargo volume21 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Telluride of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2023 SX Prestige
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023SX Prestige 3.8L V66.70 sec15.10 sec291 hpAWD
2023SX Prestige X-Line 3.8L V66.80 sec15.10 sec291 hpAWD
2023SX Prestige X-Line 3.8L V66.90 sec15.20 sec291 hpAWD
2023SX Prestige X-Pro 3.8L V66.90 sec15.20 sec291 hpAWD
2023SX Prestige X-Pro 3.8L V67.00 sec15.20 sec291 hpAWD
2020S 3.8L V66.90 sec15.20 sec291 hpFWD
2020SX 3.8L V67.00 sec15.30 sec291 hpAWD
2020SX 3.8L V67.10 sec15.40 sec291 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14-17 ft-lbs

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)70.0-75.0 psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 8,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 56,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2025 Kia Telluride records the lowest complaint total in the dataset at 87, a sharp drop from 203 in 2024 and well below the 2020 peak of 736. Recalls also declined to three in 2025, continuing a downward trend from seven in 2020‑2022 and six in 2023. Investigations remained zero from 2021 onward, and technical service bulletins fell to 21 in 2025, the fewest recorded. The top complaint areas for 2025 were Unknown or Other (13), Visibility/Wiper (12), Engine (12), and Seats (7), with three crash‑related and two fire‑related complaints noted. Although the 2027 figures show further reduction, the 2025 model already marks a clear improvement over earlier years, indicating it is a favorable choice for a used purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
21
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
87
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 87 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other13
Visibility/Wiper12
Engine12
Seats7
Electrical System,Engine5
Visibility4
Electrical System3
Structure3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V494000Structure:Exterior TrimReported 28/07/2025

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia…

25V745000Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare TireReported 31/10/2025

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the… Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
WTY045_TSB2026-06-04EngineTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET…
TSB_ELE4222026-05-27Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_CHA1292026-05-22Power TrainTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD COUPLER NOISE/VIBRATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin…
WTY045_REIMB2026-04-30EngineWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY045) - This document is a…
WTY045_OWNR2026-04-30EngineWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY045) - This document is the owner…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Telluride have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Telluride get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.