2022 Kia Telluride Review

Name: 2022 Kia Telluride
Brand: Kia

Price Range: $20,925 - $39,998

2022 Kia Telluride 4dr SUV Top Rated Award Winner

The 2022 Telluride is an impressive three-row SUV. It boasts a quiet and upscale cabin, impressive tech, extensive standard features, adult-friendly third-row seating, and a satisfying driving experience. It has a few minor weaknesses, but overall this Kia is a great pick for a three-row crossover SUV.

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Pros

Long list of standard features means excellent value
Spacious and comfortable interior for large families
Attractive styling and high-quality interior materials

Cons

Less small-item storage in cabin than some competitors

What's new

Advanced driver assist and safety tech included on all trims
10.25-inch center screen and dual-zone automatic climate control now standard
New Kia badging and updated grille
Part of the first Telluride generation introduced for 2020

Overview

Written by automotive expert Ronald Montoya

11/15/2021

The Kia Telluride has been Edmunds' top-rated SUV for two years in a row. This midsize three-row SUV seats up to eight and is the largest in Kia's lineup. Our experts have praised the Telluride for its smooth ride quality, luxury-like interior, and a third row that can comfortably accommodate adults. It also comes equipped with plenty of standard features and has the latest in safety technology.

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2022 Kia Telluride
S 4dr SUV
$18,500
great price
$5,323 below market
- 105,268 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 19 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Stoler Chevrolet Buick (46 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Owings Mills, MD
2022 Kia Telluride S Glacial White Pearl 8-Speed Automatic AWD 3.8L V6 DOHCCARFAX One-Owner.BLUETOOTH, BACK UP CAMERA, NAVIGATION, ALLOY WHEELS, POWER...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5XYP6DHC0NG198888
Stock: H3232A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-27-2025
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2022 Kia Telluride
LX 4dr SUV
$29,192
good price
$1,208 below market
- 18,187 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 19 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Safford Kia (19 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Manassas, VA
Recent Arrival! This clean Carfax, one-owner 2022 Kia Telluride LX delivers standout space, style, and confidence. Its loaded with premium upgrades in...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5XYP2DHC2NG260237
Stock: G703984A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-15-2025

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For 2022, you'll see some minor differences in the badging on the Telluride. Kia redesigned its logo and the Telluride emblem on the rear features a different font and wider spacing. All models now come standard with a 10.25-inch screen display that includes navigation, plus automatic climate control.

There are plenty of capable midsize SUVs out there, and for those who want to do their due diligence, it can be worth taking the time to check out the Telluride's competition. The Hyundai Palisade is probably the closest match since it is mechanically similar to the Telluride. You might also consider the Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas, but ultimately the 2022 Telluride is our favorite. Read our Expert Rating below to find out why.

What's it like to live with?

At Edmunds we tested a 2020 Telluride SX V6 AWD as part of our long-term test fleet. It's proved to be a comfortable, capable and dependable family hauler, and, if anything, our fondness for the Telluride has only grown after several thousand miles behind the wheel. Note that while we tested a 2020 Telluride, all of our observations also apply to the 2022 model. Read our Telluride's 20,000-mile long-term test to learn more about what it's like to own.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Great

8.4

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Kia Telluride on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the Telluride drive? The Telluride is a satisfying SUV to drive. Its V6 engine is responsive, though outright acceleration is ultimately average for a three-row SUV. In Edmunds' testing, our Telluride test vehicle sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, which is similar to the acceleration of the Honda Pilot and Hyundai Palisade. The brakes are strong and can bring the Telluride to a halt in a hurry. They're also easy to control for consistent and smooth stops.

The steering is light at parking-lot speeds and weights up naturally in turns. The Telluride is stable when going around turns and doesn't exhibit excessive body roll. We also like that the engine's fuel-saving stop-start feature works smoothly and quietly.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the Telluride? The Telluride is quite comfortable. The seats are supportive and nicely contoured, with almost pillow-like headrests. Outside noise barely makes it way inside, making for a luxury-car-quiet cabin even at freeway speeds. Engine noise is present, but it's never unpleasant or intrusive. For a three-row SUV, the Telluride is generally smooth-riding, although it can get a little rough over uneven pavement.

The climate control system is easy to use and properly regulates temperature in all three rows. While the seat heating and ventilation aren't the strongest on the market, it's nice to see them available for both first- and second-row passengers.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The Telluride offers a very roomy and upscale-feeling cabin with easy access to all three rows. Passenger space is excellent in both the second and third rows. The space feels more open thanks in part to the abundance of large windows. Only front-passenger knee room is a little tight.

The controls are clearly labeled and grouped logically. However, the driver has to stretch to reach the infotainment screen. Visibility is excellent thanks to plenty of large windows. The camera systems and parking sensors are helpful extras.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? All Tellurides come with numerous collision avoidance and mitigation systems as well as adaptive cruise control that operates down to a stop. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration also comes standard, and numerous USB ports are spread across all three rows, although only one can transmit data. The optional wider infotainment screen (EX and up) looks sharp, and it comes with navigation that offers several useful features.

Our SX test vehicle also had the head-up display and rear-seat intercom features — both are useful. The upgraded 10-speaker sound system is also excellent. The turn-signal camera display in the gauge cluster is less impressive. It's small, low-res and mostly redundant given the regular blind-spot monitoring system.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? Cargo space is generous, with 21 cubic feet behind the third row and 87 cubes with both rows folded down. The hatch opening is wide and accommodating, and there's a useful underfloor compartment too. With 5,000 pounds of max towing capacity, the Telluride matches class leaders.

Small-item storage is a weakness. While there are several options for organizing small items, there's much less space for small personal items than in some competitors. Got small children? Child safety seats fit easily, and the car seat anchors are easy to find.

Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The all-wheel-drive Telluride's EPA-estimated fuel economy is slightly below average at 21 combined (19 city/24 highway). On the plus side, our test Telluride achieved about 23 mpg on our 115-mile mixed driving evaluation route, indicating that the EPA's numbers are realistic. You can run the V6 on regular gas, unlike some rival SUVs that require premium gas to return their rated power and fuel economy numbers.

Value

8/10

Is the Telluride a good value? The Telluride might be the best value in the class for what you get. At every price point you just get a little bit extra, from the driving experience to the interior to the standard and available features. And in top trims you get a near-luxury experience. Overall, we are very impressed with the quality of the Telluride. You also get Kia's impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Wildcard

9/10

It seems like Kia went hard for a "baby Land Rover" feel, and it nailed it without the Telluride coming across as a knockoff. It's bargain luxury in a good way, and the Telluride's space, design and driving experience are a step above competitors.

2022 Kia Telluride trim level differences

The 2022 Kia Telluride is available in four trim levels: LX, S, EX and SX. Each trim comes standard with a 3.8-liter V6 (291 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional on all four trims. Highlighted features include:

Which Telluride trim does Edmunds recommend?

Most people will be happy with the base Telluride LX. It's a great value that includes plenty of standard features, including all the latest safety features and tech, such as automatic climate control and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. If you're looking for more features, the EX model adds leather upholstery, ventilated front seats and a power liftgate yet remains relatively affordable.

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Cost to Drive

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$157/mo

$219/mo

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Reliability

The 2022 Kia Telluride has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 6 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5, ranks it #2 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent

#2 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$404/yr

vs. $485/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Frequency

0.13x/yr

vs. 1.18x/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Severity

7.4%

vs. 13.5%
for Average Midsize SUV

Recalls

6 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 24V407000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC316
Manufactured from:: 2019-01-09 to 2024-05-29
Number of vehicles affected:: 462869
Defect Description:: 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.
Defect Consequence:: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: 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.

Recall Number:: 24V214000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC303
Number of vehicles affected:: 427407
Defect Description:: 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.
Defect Consequence:: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: 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.

Recall Number:: 22V626000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC247
Number of vehicles affected:: 36417
Defect Description:: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Defect Consequence:: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Recall Number:: 22V509000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC244
Manufactured from:: 2022-03-28 to 2022-06-10
Number of vehicles affected:: 8
Defect Description:: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Defect Consequence:: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

Recall Number:: 22V344000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC237
Number of vehicles affected:: 3596
Defect Description:: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Defect Consequence:: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.

Recall Number:: 21V577000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC215
Number of vehicles affected:: 5143
Defect Description:: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Defect Consequence:: A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

Kia Telluride Reviews

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Brett, 07/13/2021

2022 Kia Telluride S 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

Beautiful car and features. We have the "S" that we got 7/9/21. But our instrumentation cluster keeps going out (started very next day). Whole screen goes black. Comes back on intermittently (maybe 25% of startups it's on). No fix yet. Word is in to dealership and sent message to Kia Corp. Many others same issue: …

Can't Be Repaired

Dr. Dan, 07/01/2022

2022 Kia Telluride SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

It was a nice vehicle until at about 3,000 miles the drive belt broke and caused the coolant and the oil to drain from the car as well as messing up the electronics and overheating the engine. The parts needed to repair the vehicle have not even been manufactured yet. Don't know when or if I will ever see the car again. After about 3 months I got the car back. Then the catalytic …

Pleasantly surprised!

Kasie Melton, 02/19/2022

2022 Kia Telluride SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

I grew up with Toyota. But with inflated price tags we decided to look elsewhere. We discovered the new 2022 Kia Telluride SX online. Very impressed by the reviews we went for a test drive. Wow. Stunning vehicle inside and out thanks to the teaming up with BMW and Audi who designed the interior and exterior. We bought the dark grey SX with both the Prestige and Nightfall packages. WORTH. …

Still Styling!

DRG, 12/07/2021

2022 Kia Telluride SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

This is a updated review on my 2022 Kia Telluride SX. Here goes: It now has 31000 miles on it and it still runs, rides and looks like new. As you can tell by the mileage we love driving it everywhere. The ride quality is STILL superior, the Nappa Leather seats are as good as they get and the technology is still all in perfect working order without a flaw! Every time someone rides in it …

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2022 Telluride Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,390
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$157/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Telluride models:

Blind-Spot View Monitor: Displays a live-camera view, in the gauge cluster, of blind spots when the turn signal is activated.
Safe Exit Assist: Warns if a vehicle or bicyclist is approaching your parked car and locks the doors to prevent you from opening them into traffic.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover15.5%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Marginal
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2022 Kia Telluride Review

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