2024 Kia Telluride
2024 Kia Telluride — The Kia Telluride is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2019.
Trim: SX
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Kia Telluride snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Kia Telluride typically asks about $26,200 versus a $37,490 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Kia Telluride has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seats) and 204 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$26,200
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$37,490
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
5
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
204
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Telluride?
Yes — 5 recall campaigns and 204 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Telluride. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seats
2026-07-02
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 or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Campaign 26V430000
Structure
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.
Campaign 25V494000
Seats
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.
Campaign 24V407000
Power Train
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.
Campaign 24V214000
Engine and Engine Cooling
2024-02-07
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Campaign 24V077000
Owner complaints
204 complaints · 5 crash-related · 2 fire-related · 3 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other49
- Electrical System41
- Structure23
- Visibility/Wiper22
- Power Train12
- Engine11
- Forward Collision Avoidance9
- Seat Belts6
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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How much does a used 2024 Telluride cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $26,200 in typical used asking against a $37,490 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $37,490
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $26,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$11,290 below MSRP
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How does the Telluride compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- Telluride vs Palisade — Telluride or Palisade — which used three-row crossover wins?
What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Telluride?
The 2024 Kia Telluride sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Kia Telluride continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia Telluride is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2019. Positioned above the smaller Sorento, the Telluride was previewed as a concept car in 2016, with the production model debuting in early 2019 as a 2020 model. It shares components and specifications with its sister model, the Hyundai Palisade, including its engine, transmission, and wheelbase. Named after the town of Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride is the largest vehicle Kia has manufactured in the United States. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 196.9 in, width 78.3 in, height 69.3 in, and wheelbase 114.2 in, with curb weight around 4343.1 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD; 2024 Kia Telluride SUV FWD.
- 5 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 114.2 in
- Curb weight about 4343.1 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 291 hp, 22 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
291 hp
Combined MPG
22 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (22 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,909
5-year energy
$9,545
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 22 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 196.9 in
- Width
- 78.3 in
- Height
- 69.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 114.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4343.1 lb
- Seating
- 8
- Towing
- 5000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 26
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SX | X-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Combined MPG | 22 | — |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 | 3.8L V6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5000 lb | — |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | — | — | 22 | AWD | |
| 291 | — | — | — | AWD |