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2023 Kia Telluride

The 2023 Kia Telluride is a compact SUV, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

2023 Kia Telluride
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Combined MPG
23
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$37,000
Recalls
5

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeKia
ModelTelluride
Model year2023
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.8 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG20
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
CO₂ tailpipe395 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2700

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Telluride AWD21 MPG combined
Telluride FWD23 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City20 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined23 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Telluride23 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 29% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$652/mo
Amount financed
$33,300
Total interest
$5,793
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5-year fuel cost
$8,739

$1,748/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG23
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW23V035000 · 2023-01-29

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V298000 · 2023-04-26

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT24V214000 · 2024-03-20

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.

  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST24V407000 · 2024-06-05

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

  • STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM25V494000 · 2025-07-28

    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 customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2023 Kia Telluride?

The 2023 Kia Telluride is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway).

Is the 2023 Kia Telluride reliable?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Kia Telluride. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2023 Kia Telluride?

The 2023 Kia Telluride earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Kia Telluride?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2023 Kia Telluride costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2023 Kia Telluride?

The 2023 Kia Telluride is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC