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Kia Telluride: which year should you buy?

Across the 2020 to 2027 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (69/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2025 69

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202764/100
Too New

10 complaints · 2 recalls

202569/100
Buybest year

83 complaints · 3 recalls

202460/100
Caution

201 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202362/100
Caution

192 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202256/100
Caution

308 complaints · 7 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202158/100
Caution

329 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202049/100
Caution

733 complaints · 7 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2025?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Kia Telluride’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2027 Kia Telluride head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Kia Telluride as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.