Kia Telluride Reliability Review - All The Issues After 2 Years of Ownership

[@nwhuckin7761]

The fact that a brand new car is consuming oil is absolutely ridiculous! I didn’t know that was a thing or even acceptable by Kia!

[@thetruthyes]

If that engine has a turbo it will consume oil, that's the way it works. If it doesn't have a turbo, then it shouldn't. Also 1 quart per 1000 miles is a lot, I would sell it asap.

[@jgranger2002]

Nope. I've had several turbo cars none of them consumed oil.

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

​@@thetruthyesBS...turbo cars should NOT use oil

[@Palerider2023]

​@@thetruthyesand if it is a turbo GDI you it will burn all of the oil. It'll burn the oil you haven't put in the car yet.

[@chek1n]

@@thetruthyes VW 1.8/2.0 turbos consume no oil. the only case a turbo vehicle should consume oil is if the turbo is overheated glowing red from hard driving before the ecu pulls boost and timing

[@teamharveymotorsports5436]

We are very fortunate. Ours is a 2021 EX and it has been perfect. Nothing but oil and air filter changes and one set of tires after 54k miles.

[@DantistovSerg]

Same as mine (86k miles)

[@jackcollin1695]

My 2021 hyundai palisade SEL premium is at 75k miles now and i only did an oil changes every 5k miles interval with quaker state oil as preffered by the model.now me and my wife is deciding to trade it in for new 2025 carnival since it has more room and good looking front end now.

[@jackcollin1695]

And ohh,yes i also replaced the oil filter every oil changes.and already replaced the intake air filter & cabin air filter once.tires? I bought a custom 22inches wheels with new sets of tires after a year of ownership.

[@kimtremel2959]

i have a 2020 Telluride. what kind of tires did you get? I was told the original Pirelli's aren't great, but I think the ride was great. I recently replaced with sime all weather Michelins which are great for bad weather, but have a noticebly bouncy ride.

[@teamharveymotorsports5436]

We found a set of factory takeoff Pirelli Scorpion Zeros for $600 so went with those. They work fine for us. ​@kimtremel2959

[@sn4rl277]

Somewhat normal for a Kia/Hyundai vehicle from my understanding. I don't get why folks keep trying to act as if Kia/Hyundai they are Toyota or Honda level of reliability. I have owned 7 Honda's and 1 Toyota and none of them have had overheating, or burn oil at that rate even after the 10 year mark. Thank you for being honest and sharing your experience.

[@roman9762]

They are just junk brands for the gullible.

[@sacredsounds4234]

We have a Honda 2020 Pilot and it's crap.

[@debbiep99]

I had a Kia for over 10 years no issues at all just regular maintenance requirements. The Ford explorer has had many issues and it is twice as expensive.

[@matta6301]

Man… my Honda pilot had several recalls too. However, good to see what kind of issues people have.

[@sn4rl277]

Every modern vehicle will have 2 or more recalls in the first couple of years after manufacturing. It is usually supply chain side and rarely a the vehicle manufacture issue. Recalls do not bother me, it's when you have a 2 year old SUV that burns oil and overheats. That is something that would have me selling the vehicle for something dependable.

[@walteropanasets9178]

Minor issues on that Honda

[@sacredsounds4234]

@@walteropanasets9178 I have a 2020 Honda Pilot and it's crap.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Yeah, it’s common with any brand these days.

[@DoubleDown310]

I had to replace my AC 3 times on my Honda Civic. There's a recall, but no real fix. They just replace it with the exact same AC condenser. It takes 6 to 7 hours to replace everytime. The 1.5 engine also suffers from oil dilution. 😢

[@rx7driver1]

No mechanical or oil consumption issues with our 2022 SX Prestige Nightfall edition with 32k miles. We have noticed the discoloration/fading of the window trim and we’ve had all the recalls addressed. Other than that, we’re super pleased with ours. It’s comfortable, smooth, and powerful.

[@bilboriches7216]

I mean, after looking at this video, I don't really see any big problems. Aside from the usual KIA melting engines. Had a 3.3 Sorento before. It's the same engine basically. When you repair your kia, you wish you had a Tesla.

[@carloscastelo861]

But the brand’s reliability sucks

[@ericwagstaff2227]

@@bilboriches7216 I don't know if I got that far, or use Tesla as an example they have a lot of issues not on engines but everything else. I have co-working who got a model 3 and its been a nightmare of broken trim, electric door latches failures, and random noises. Also because Tesla doesn't have dealers network, and this area is outside of their mobile support. They have spend many hours driving to D.C area for service.

[@len9743]

Prestige nightfall lol

[@ericpizarro3084]

@@rx7driver1 bro, even a fiat should not give you any problem with only 32K. Please come back to us when your vehicle pass (if) the 100K. Still I really wish your car goes that path (the reliability one).

[@tomtaylor3523]

Have a 22 Telluride Sx AWD and have had NO issues. Yes, I got recalls and had the work done, or item checked to see if it was a problem. None of recalls affected the reliability of my Telluride. I have taken a 6300 miles trip across the country and back, and had no issues. Great vehicle experience, I highly recommend the Telluride. One of the best cars I've owned, and I've own many new cars over the years.

[@MACH1TIPS]

My mom has a telluride and she has had no issues after 4 years. She also has a 2010 kia soul with over 350K miles. No issues, about 2 years ago she drove it with almost no oil for a month on accident, still runs like a champ.

[@ericpizarro3084]

Wow so much for not to worry if your vehicle consumes 0.5 quarter per 1000 miles! I owns a 2009 Toyota Venza V6 with 294,000 miles and I have never had to add one quarter for the entire 5000 miles or changing oil again.

[@tomstoeckle]

That v6 is an excellent engine. Too bad they’re being replaced by 4 cyl turbos

[@joshephand5538]

Same with my 2016 Sienna

[@LuisUrbieta]

What car is resistant to recalls and problem free?​@@joshephand5538

[@vadimsayenko7143]

Same with my 2013 Avalon v6, 242k miles.

[@Tool0GT92]

@@tomstoecklethe 4 cylinder hybrid in the newer venza is a tank as well

[@lasers33]

I thought about getting a Kia telluride but after watching this. I'm sticking with my 2010 Lexus rx. Never any issues

[@briantii]

@GlossyBossyBeautyIt’s still a PITA especially given Kia dealers aren’t exactly known for their customer service.

[@qerbeynintendo]

Ours has 64k miles. We love it, sure there have been some hiccups, but it’s likely the 2024 is much better built than earlier models such as 21/22.

[@jonathans4503]

I'm sure if you upgrade to a 2024 lexus rx, you'll also have a bunch of recalls. It's all the new cars having issues

[@ricoe3288]

​@qerbeynintendo I think it's just the opposite...23/24 tellurides seem to have more issues especially with having to do complete engine replacements not to mention quality co troll issues also.

[@jeromebland8287]

Just stick with Lexus you won't regret opposed to buying a kia or Hyundai

[@KarmaGyurme]

I have Kia telluride and have same issues over heating the service at 24mile they change the thermostat and flush the coolant but issue still isn’t gone. Went at 54 miles same issue they said change the radiator and issue still isn’t gone . Reliability sucks it’s true .

[@diegoe4764]

Get a lemon law lawyer, its free

[@jonathans4503]

could be your fan. I had a car from the a similar brand, (Hyundai) and the fan had electrical issues. I fixed it myself by splicing the fan electrical cable and removing the bad part, replacing it with a good cable and issue was gone.

[@wrc8986]

I had the same issue after I drove 2024 Telluride about 400miles. I went to Kia dealership and they changed the whole radiator parts. The issue has been gone till now. I hope you solved your problem too.

[@sayedengine]

Why they didn't they replace fan relay? It's really stupid to change the thermostat only without checking wire hardness

[@BigOcean-c2g]

I had a 2020 telluride ex for 2 years. No issues at all. There was no oil loss at all between 5000 mile oil changes. I drove that sucker hard too. The only reason i got rid of it was because i wanted a Genesis GV70. I miss the room of the telluride. It was a great vehicle for me.

[@alexmaclean1]

My mother is convinced she needs a palisade because she likes the looks, I'm trying to talk her into a grand highlander instead. I love the looks and it's well designed, but I had poor experiences with both hyundai vehicles I owned.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

the palisade is solid.

[@Mcarey70]

People only buy these for the looks and ignore the history of the brand and the issues they’ve always had

[@mrgurulittle7000]

I wouldn’t touch a Palisade. Grand Highlander is a much better vehicle.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@mrgurulittle7000 When they are on a stop sale?

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@bradleyscarreviewsDon’t know but it’s better than jumping the gun on the Hyundai crap.

[@owenhill-vf7ko]

We love our 2020 kia Sorento V6. Use a good synthetic Oil change every 5k miles with the filter and Tier 1 gasoline! Zero problems.

[@Jan96106]

It does say some Kia Telluride engines overheat, and many Hyundai/Kia cars burn oil. Some catch on fire because of a stuck front power seat motor. So, in a way, you are fortunate you aren't experiencing some of the recall problems. It is important you made this video to warn potential customers of possible problems. I appreciate it. I wish more car owners would so the same.

[@ShareiaWiseman]

I have a 2023 kia telluride. I got it brand new!!! 29miles. I've been having issues the first 2 days of purchasing it. 1st. It was a recall for the passenger airbag & dashboard speaker. So, I was back at the dealership 2 days after purchasing my vehicle. 2nd, my fuel sensor kept saying low fuel even when it was full!! It would ask if I wanted to search for a gas station. The more I would drive, the bars would go back up to full. I made an appointment, but by the time I went in, nothing was happening, so they couldn't find any issues. Next, my foward collision sensor would come on saying that they were not working, so it would not prevent me from having any accidents. The service department is trach!!!! I filed a claim, but it was denied due to them never trying to fix the issues. Lastly, the drive shaft recall was fixed. Honestly, I haven't had any issues since. They also did an update on the electrical system

[@diegoelet]

@ShareiaWiseman as the video author said on the minute 3:50 and my trusted mechanic said that the Secret with the all Kias/Hyundai are the Oil changes. I changed the Oil Religiously every 4 thousand miles(5000km) of my wife's 2022 Telluride with 45 thousand miles on it and never had any issues🙏🤩, Just change the Oil Religiously.

[@ShareiaWiseman]

@diegoelet thank you for the information. I get oil changes, and all every few months. Next is my 15k mile service, so I don't believe that's the issue on my vehicle.

[@lucianbadescu4341]

I never got a recall notice on my 2011 Toyota Sienna. 379k miles, the only problem is the antenna, the rubber part disintegrated, now I only get FM no AM radio.

[@stockey]

I have a 2010 Kia Borrego with over 300K on it, still going strong, and mine doesn't burn a drop of oil, the oil level never changes.

[@daddyfixit6549]

2 years and all I've had to do was change oil and air filters thus far. The Telluride is reliable as they get.

[@jdub929]

Just curious what the price difference was between the Kia and say a Toyota Highlander ? Why not spend the extra dollars to buy a more reliable vehicle? I just dont get it.

[@keoki777]

It's most likely the fact the Toyota is an extremely unattractive car from a design perspective.

[@mark5nb]

@@keoki777all these npc crossovers look the same, people act like they’re deciding between an aston and murano cross cab

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Most people have good experiences with their Telluride and it has so much more to offer than the boring Highlander.

[@MrFastFox666]

For the oil consumption, try using Valvoline Restore and Protect. It's not a magic fix, but my guess is that engine uses low tension rings and one of them may be stuck. Restore and Protect is made precisely to clean ring lands and hopefully un-stick the ring and reduce oil consumption.

[@lrich8181]

Add 1 qt Marvel Mystery Oil at next oil change.MMO will unstick any stuck ring . Use it in the gas too to lube and clean the fuel system. Been using it for 50 years never a problem with fuel system.

[@isaiahparks75]

I own a 2020 KIA Telluride EX and I've had paint issues within the first year, but it only continued to get worse after the 3600 miles warranty and KIA refuses to correct the issue. Why? Turns out the paint isn't adhering to the body primarily on the front hood and along the top windshield area by sunroof. Second issue (MAJOR) Engine Overheating and all KIA initially kept saying at the dealership service center, "sorry we can't replicate the issue!" Meanwhile they allowed the engine to continue overheating where I have both photos and videos of this, and it occurs mainly when driving over 30-mins BUT they only driven the vehicle for a couple miles to simply let it sit and idle for several hours. ?? That's NOT driving the vehicle. I asked if it was the thermostat and was assured it was not as their computer system didn't indicate such. Short version, this caused my engine to warp and needed replacing!! Almost $10k and they actually tried to pawn it entirely on me to pay for! 🤨😡 I serviced the vehicle with KIA since day one and they gave me the sales spill of how they truly appreciate loyalty of customers like myself. But after this major flop, they refuse to honor any issues or services and LACK of Service to the vehicle! Next action is joining the class action law suit or file separately. Next MAJOR issue is the headlights, which the HighBeams went out and they also refused to fix it claiming some lame excuse(s) and that each light would need to be replaced at the cost of nearly $1,500 "EACH." Here's the sneaky part KIA didn't share with its owners... this is #1 a SAFETY ISSUE, not a warranty issue! Besides that... KIA attempted to keep this issue under wraps because they screwed up with faulty rubber seals around the headlight. To the point where they quietly tried to replace these on a number of vehicles without the customers knowledge and those rubber seals are also FAULTY!! Causing the shortage on the circuit board that operates the HighBeams and causes the bulb to blow! Which I've literally replaced more than several bulbs within a 4 yr window already. Yes, several bulbs as in more than 8. KIA's official answer to resolving and fixing this issue... they don't have an answer yet??!! Lastly, the transmission keeps slipping and vibrating and shaking briefly whenever accelerating after they replaced the engine where I was strong armed to pay 30% and they paid 70% when this issue was under the warranty! KIA pulled a fast break saying since this issue occurred again after the 100k miles (mind you... the same issue before and during the warranty phase) was not fixed as claimed and thus bringing it back again to realize they screwed up and caused the warping of my engine to be replaced. Any advice and assistance would greatly be appreciated. So, anyone on here reading... these are the Major Issues KIA is refusing to honor and if they refuse, we should sue them and make sure they fix these major issues!!! Engine Overheating, Bad Thermostats, Vibrating and Transmission Slipping and Shaking while Accelerating at low and highway speeds, Safety issues with Headlight (HighBeam) due to faulty rubber seals not being able to keep moisture out which cause bulbs blown and circuit board shortage. And finally POOR Paint "PEELING" on the hood and front upper portion of Telluride.

[@yeuxpurs]

always dealer of kia mentioon that there is no problem. LOL yes KIA BOYS

[@fcg243]

At least KIA is addressing all those issues. Domestic brands have a bunch of issues and they’re not addressing most of them.

[@deneilwilliams4380]

Exactly 💪🏿🪖❤️💪🏿

[@watchmanonthewall14]

I drive an 8 year old Ford. One recall. In and out. No other issues whatsoever.

[@RigginTheRod010]

Way too many issues for something that’s been out a couple years

[@bcomingCanNoy]

I agree. Dodge service really sucks!

[@bigjoe330]

Yes, the are very noble addressing the fact they are built like crap.

[@PatrickC139]

The problem is the Georgia manufacturing plant mainly and mexico which alot of ppl dont realize. If you have a newer kia or Hyundai that was FULLY assembled in Korea, youll be fine. But not one that was partially assmebled overseas and the final assembly in the usa or mexico. Its pretty sad but that's how its been.

[@alijoon1621]

These cars are not built to last. Like BMWs they are nice when they are new but they do not last as good as the Japanese brands.

[@joskjj3625]

Modern bmws are actually surprisingly reliable. obviously not as good as Toyota, Honda and Mazda but they aren’t unreliable cars like their competitors Mercedes, Audi and pretty much any American automaker

[@Mercer1012]

Toyota and Honda are having their problems as well. Toyota had to replace 100k engines for the Tundra, LX600 and others. Honda has had issues with its 1.5T in the Civic and other vehicles with oil dilution, the wiring harness in the Civic which fails causing the alarm to go off constantly, their poor placement of the AC condenser causing it to get killed by rocks. The issue is manufacturers have been forced because of the Covid disruptions to use their 3rd, 4th, and 5th tier suppliers to make enough vehicles. Now its coming back to bite them.

[@AC-io8qs]

Then explain to me why Hyundai rates higher than Honda on JD Power dependability ratings.

[@dpalmer1987b]

@@AC-io8qsYou are rather gullible if you believe J.D. Power. 😂

[@irenemanuel4217]

I Know better not to buy a fire car🧯 🔥🧨

[@MarcoGallo-ud8qd]

No car is perfect. I still like these. My way you like. I wouldn’t drive it anymore till the overheating issue was fixed and a tow to the dealer or mechanic shop of choice and get it fixed. Love your videos keep up the great work and have an awesome weekend.

[@lrich8181]

Might be a head gasket failing?

[@timnordskog5402]

I have been watching your videos. I will say I am at least glad they recall and fix these issues. We have 84,000 miles on our 2021 SX Prestige Nightfall. The burning oil is terrible. There is no reason it should burn that much. We buy new cars to drive for an extended period of time. We bought this to get our kids through high school with family trips. We have two, but my son is 6’2” so we wanted a larger vehicle for him to comfortably travel in. We just replaced the alternator, and had our list of recalls fixed. Including the rear shock absorbers that were clearly bad. Even at 84k they replaced them so that is good. They failed well before and the self leveling suspension wasn’t working because of it or some other issue. I would buy one again, that being said we haven’t had the oil issues you have. My biggest problem is the amount of time it takes to get into a dealership for service around here.

[@michaeldavies4697]

We have a 2020 Telluride with nearly 200,000 km and it has been a dream without any issues other than routine maintenance like brake pads. The other car in our lives is a Lexus and it has had twice a many recalls and one that now has our car on "don't drive until repaired". We also understand both Lexus and Toyota had a "stop build" on Grand Highlander and TX due to safey issue. Candidly, we have been far happier with our Kia than our Lexus and the service we have had has been far more timely and lots of support if they need the vehicle more than an hour or two..Lexus is hit or miss. Our experience does not match yours at all.

[@gmanbaz]

Lexus is not a hit or miss company with reliability. You likely got a lemon

[@watchmanonthewall14]

@@gmanbaz A sizable number of pandemic vehicles from ALL brands seem to be lemons. Same goes for pandemic RVs.

[@michaeldavies4697]

@@gmanbaz Uh, they just a had stop build/stop sell order on all TX (and Grand Highlanders with Toyota) for a massive safety issue/recall. They are also dealing with a valve issue that is about to blow up on them with a major recall.

[@tom11zz884]

@@michaeldavies4697 I'd still take a gamble with a Lexus over a Kia any day of the week. Kia is still unproven with durability and reliability and those engines catching fire doesn't help either.

[@jeromebland8287]

​​@@tom11zz884people are gonna drive what they like but I agree with you 1000 percent I'll never choose Hyunda'si or kia over a Lexus anything but to each its own !

[@512TXSDIY]

Interesting… it looks really good though. Safe to say grey/silver is your favorite color? You move back to Texas?

[@mkegearhart1689]

Bought a 22 outlander in 22, 1 recall for a module update, zero issues. I'll buy another.

[@owenhill-vf7ko]

One thing with the Kia. The fist time removing the dipstick to Check the oil it will read low. Exactly 1/2 quart wipe off dipstick check it again and voila! Its normal. At the oil change I measure the amount removed every time and I have zero loss of oil! Almost 80k miles.

[@cliffjohnson7960]

Thank you for your observations l had almost the very same occurrence with my Telluride oil consumption at a ridiculous rate the first week of ownership which l consider break in period .Before the month was out looking at 3quarts of oil disappeared in light around town driving. I was getting fed up 55000 dollars for a defective engine.Really kept the car for 2years nothing changed. Twice brought to dealership nothing done or found .problems continued. You are not alone Friend KIA you have serious work to do RD.CJJ

[@bricks-mortar]

Oil consumption. I have a 2023 Ford vehicle, oil level stays the same, almost from one oil change to another. When I noticed, it was a bit "scary", but I like.

[@JamieMSmith]

I owned a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The engine consumed a quart of oil every 1000 miles. It was really noticeable with the exhaust pipe and integrated bumper housing around it. We did get 140,000 miles out of it with no repairs, but then one day it started getting these periodic heavy convulsing shuttering episodes and then if you turned it off and back it would smooth out. We traded it in after that before it got worse.

[@mechalchuk]

1 Qt per 1000 miles! That's insane. It would literally starve of oil and seize within an oil change interval and they consider that acceptable? FYI, this is somewhat of a guideline for nearly all manufacturers. Ford is the same...

[@brunoshow124]

My 2008 Ford Ranger with a 3.0 v6 doesn't burn any noticeable amount of oil in between changes. Keep in mind it has about 240,000 on the original drive train. It's a shame how poorly engineered modern vehicles are.

[@kimtremel2959]

it probably won't fix the oil consumption issue, but adding a can of Seafoam every few tanks of gas makes a huge difference in gas mileage and since the GDI engines are prone to getting clogged up, it could help extend the life of the engine. i have a 2020 Telluride.

[@ritterengine1289]

Thank you for the video. Regarding the drive belt squealing in cold starts, did you managed to get that fixed or the dealer to Opine what to do with that in terms of needing to address it? I have the same issue. It only happens when it’s cold out while starting up.

[@CarFanatic]

Dealership did nothing and said the belt is fine. The belt is fine, but it's annoying.

[@ZombieDew360]

Our 21 has 45,000 miles and the only issue is with the blackout trim around the windows. The trim was replaced under warranty, no questions asked.

[@mattdecker6791]

It came down to a Telluride and a Forester for my last car purchase. I ended-up going with the Forester and I'm happy with the decision. I'd be very concerned with both the oil consumption and overheating of the Kia shown.

[@eric198526]

2020 lx telluride 53k burning oil... car shut off no low oil light, just had oil changed due back in 1000 miles to see how much oil is burning ....

[@Blue-moon12]

Reliability and Kia are like oil and water. My wife bought a 2017 Optima in 2018 with 25k kms. It went in for knock sensor issues more than 4 times and Kia were awful to deal with. Would never buy another Kia. I think overall Kia are hit and miss as our next-door neighbour had the same car and had no issues.

[@Mercer1012]

Never had a problem with all of our Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Did have a problem with our Toyota and Honda though.

[@johnpliskin2102]

@@Mercer1012Kia has been dog 💩 for a long while now.

[@ArtyMcMuffin]

Well my 2009 Rio5 is still running fine...just sad they decided to stop production for big old trucks like these...

[@Mercer1012]

@@johnpliskin2102 They haven't actually. But keep crying.

[@johnpliskin2102]

@@Mercer1012 crying ? Lmao you’re so hurt you couldn’t even come up with anything. Kia and Hyundai are shit manufacturers always were always willing be. 620 credit score vehicles.

[@stea2494]

Man lots of recall!!! I had a 2013 sonata limited with the theta II engine that were blowing up. Thank god it got totalled in a car accident where i had a no depreciation insurance, got all my $ back and never returned to ford, i mean hyundai/kia

[@09FoxRider]

Currently owner of a 21 telluride. I have experienced no major issues. It worth noting that I do my own vehicle maintenance with the exception of a recalls.

[@markkenefick644]

That's exactly my expirience as well. My 2021 sx prestige/nightfall has be fine. No issues, with exception of the recalls.

[@redzoom7857]

There’s a reason they still have to include the 100k mile powertrain warranty with Kias/Hyundais/Genesis, a lot of powertrain issues reported on multiple models.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Wow. Very sorry to hear about all of these issues. Car looks great and drives great. Problem is that the more tech (especially new tech) the more that can and often does malfunction.

[@DBVintage]

Here’s what’s really funny. I have an 04 Chevy venture and I never have to add oil between 5000 mile oil changes.

[@davidmckibbin4440]

i over the years have had 3 ford F150s two with the 300CI inline six and one with the 5.4 all three had over 340000 miles, one a 1993 had 444500 on it, never had to add oil between changes and were still running great, new cars are over over price, over engineered crap.

[@carlosovalle6165]

I might be late but you should take it to another dealership if they're saying the oil consumption is within compliance. Just took the palisade in and told them about the oil consumption and they said it could need a new engine. Scheduled for an oil change to monitor with hyundai mechanics if the consumption is too much. 2020 palisade 50k+ miles.

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

Yes there have been recalls, my took her 2022 SX Prestige in not a big deal.

[@joeknowz4898]

Ive had 4 so far. 2018 V-6 Sorento we bought new ..they just lengthened the warranty to 15 years / 150 thousand miles..just hit 32 K miles.. not one issue.

[@youtoobe169]

I test drove a brand new one. When it was started, you could hear a death rattle in the engine for the first couple seconds.

[@CodyLeeStarr90]

Already put 15k on my 24 xline, and it's been perfect

[@saturnsl21999]

I also bought a 2024 Mazda CX 50 and they had a problem with the brake shims in the front making it clicking noise so all cars can have problems

[@henrysanchez7801]

I have a 2020 Palisade. Made in Korea. No issues as of this date. I change the oil every 5000 miles I use 100 percent synthetic oil doesn’t burn oil.

[@2seep]

How many miles?

[@JohnnyQuest222]

2020 Palisade (Limilted, AWD, tow package) here too. 85 thousand miles. Not burning any oil, always using synthetic. I tow our 3600 pound trailer with it too. The only problem so far has been the rear self leveling shocks but they’re covered under warranty to 60,000 miles.

[@lrich8181]

I have a Kia Forte SX 2.4 with 134000 mi, no oil consumption from new. Still runs just fine . Serviced every 4000mi with 5w30 synthetic.

[@centurian318]

My wife’s 2024 EX X line bricked on us last night, no start dash went dark. It only has 3500 miles on it and had to be towed to the dealership.

[@larrymcdonald5219]

I own a 2022 Kia Telluride and I agree I have had a lot of recalls. However, it has not had one mechanical issue.

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

If you see blue smoke from the exhaust, it loosing or burning oil. One thing I would try is to see if it keeps loosing oil going to 2000 miles. I had an airplane that you could top off the oil after every flight but if you did not top it off, the level would remain 1 quart down for the next several flights. Not sure if it had the wrong dipstick or Lycoming engineers goofed. Just a thought.

[@2nd-place]

I mean, lots of brands have recalls. My Telluride had several and they were mostly just software updates and some window trim and took an hour at the dealer. Not a big deal and just a part of owning a vehicle, especially these newer ones that are basically computers on wheels. They're pretty reliable on the road itself, and Kia has a great 10 years 100K mile warranty so you don't really need to worry about it for the big engine stuff.

[@paulcarlin5181]

Kia and Hyundai's do have their engine issues. I think the key is the maintenance. They are a brand I would avoid messing with not completing RM in a timely matter. I see so many folks on the boards claiming they do everything and still have issues. Mine had issues and I can admit I was bad about the service and should have expected issues. People take that 100,00 mile warranty as carte blanche do what they want and that will cost them.

[@TheScottAF]

Our Hyundai Santa Fe engine blew up at 104k miles. How convenient. Hyundai/Kia is dogshit

[@tmmurphy]

@@paulcarlin5181 or it will likely cost the next buyer after it gets turned in off lease.

[@party4paul425]

I own a 2020 Kia Telluride bought brand new off the lot. Warranty just ended & what do you know sunroof goes out. Also my driver window can randomly get stuck. Never had a single maintenance issue though 👍🏽

[@mikes8809]

Weve had 7 kias since 2003...have been great...no tellurides tho... Get a used kia cadenza , 3.3 v6, got a 2016, 120k , no oil burning and it takes a beating...

[@AbfittIFBBpro]

I have a 2022 Telluride SX Nightfall edition. Best car I have owned. Problem free and most of the recalls don't apply to my VIN. The ones that did, were taken care of immediately (Allentown PA KIA). We have 3 yr old twins and with the captain chairs the family navigates it just fine. Now I have shopped other family 3 rows recently but wow for the value its hard to pass it up. With maybe the 2024 Chevy Traverse Z-71 being the only thing that comes close IMO however compared to the SX interior it looks cheap. With all that said I should say I come from the Jeep wrangler owner pool (6) so that could be why I like this SUV so much. After years riding around in Jeep wranglers the Telluride feels like a luxury car.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Be wary of the Traverse transmission.

[@AlainHubert]

You said: "I haven't had this issue on my car...", that you've repeated for many items mentioned. A recall is made to prevent future possible issues. It doesn't mean that every car produced will experience these issues. Ask BMW SUV owners what their reliability rate is, not to mention the incredibly high maintenance costs, and you'll probably feel that you got a good deal with your Telluride.

[@jw4684]

Hi. How do you unfold the third row seat? Ours seems stuck?

[@onechain13]

I can't give you 2 thumbs up for your review so one and a comment. Thanks for sharing your struggles, I really wanted a Telluride/Palisade but I'm starting to rethink my strategy.

[@Aibeansss]

You lost your thumbs?

[@Terry-p7t]

I wonder if hyundai gives you a loaner vehicle, when you get warranty work done?

[@CarFanatic]

I doubt it. Kia and Hyundai customer service is bad.

[@Terry-p7t]

@CarFanatic Ford gave me a free loaner every time for a warrenty service.

[@17forever64]

Interesting, I was behind one of these the other day on the highway. It looked brand new. White smoke was coming out of the tailpipe every time they accelerated. Burning oil?

[@christopherlaflam6383]

Not oil! White smoke is coolant. Probably a bad head gasket. $$$$$

[@17forever64]

@@christopherlaflam6383 ah, yes you are correct!

[@one7decimal2eight]

How on Earth do you own a Porsche and decide to buy an effing Kia? You picked that over a Honda or Toyota?

[@CarFanatic]

A new Kia Telluride cost more than my Porsche 911, which I purchased used. Also, my 911 has had zero depreciation, so it's actually a cheaper car to own than the Kia believe the or not.

[@ricjames1557]

How does owning a Porsche and buying a Kia call for your effing irrelevant question??

[@fcg243]

I guess you’re living under a rock and have not test driven any Kia, therefore, your comment borders under the line of ignorance. Haven’t you even noticed how loud, unrefined and cheaply made Toyotas are built these days? Tundras blowing up engines, stop sales on Grand Highlanders and Lexus models, engine and drive shaft issues on new Tacomas. Honda has oil dilution issues on their turbo engines and electrical issues. The Kia Telluride drives like a luxury SUV costing twice as much, it feels German solid on the road and has an excellent quality interior. I’ve owned plenty of Hondas and Toyotas, KIA is on par on reliability and far better on interior quality and refinement.

[@Thisoldhiker]

@@fcg243 I've ridden in and driven a similar Hyundai Palisade for a full day, and it's a very pleasant car to drive. The friend who owns it is quite happy with it over about 60K miles.

[@DeadofWinter321]

Honda and Toyota, you're more likely to get junk. Stay away from them.

[@joekazda2710]

Our 2021ex has been an excellent vehicle

[@1g2002541]

Burning 1 qt over 1000 miles?? That's ridiculous ! Something is seriously wrong!

[@josemoronta9955]

Sorry buddy that's the norm with newer cars. Google or research Subaru, Audi and VW oil consumption. You will be surprised and up to date. By the way those other brands are higher end and more expensive. 😂

[@TNitroH]

What about the people that never check their oil between oil changes? What a disaster! Totally unacceptable! POS trash vehicles

[@jasonsong86]

@@josemoronta9955 My Honda Passport does not consume oil.

[@deneilwilliams4380]

Install a catch can to limit carbon build up and have your engine last longer.

[@2seep]

@@josemoronta9955not the norm at all 😂

[@igorl8367]

well my 2021 EX had some similar recalls but that is actually a positive thing-kia trying to fix issues. otherwise, none of the other problems. never overheated, no belt noises, nothing. love the dependability actually! drove all over country already, no issues. the only problem i see-front airflow wasnt thought through, throws stones into windshield.

[@arlofs]

My GMC Acadia has never had any issues even after 120k miles. From the Chevy Tahoe to the Cadillac Lyric, GM makes the best vehicles hands down.

[@matthewgaines10]

Be thankful they are doing the recalls instead leaving you holding the bag. Instead of complaining, just trade it in for something else for heaven’s sake if you are unhappy.

[@mohamadkhaleel6606]

I own a telluride 2021 but with regards to oil consumption i find it okay and many cars specially bmw have the same matter Every car has pros and cons in its category but i still believe the telluride is one of the best in its category considering the price and the features you are getting specially in safety

[@Mrstevejackson100]

I've owned several bmws. Never had any oil burning issues. I own a 2020 430i gran coupe. Doesn't burn a drop of oil. 5000 mile oil changes. Car is flawless. However, however honda, Toyota and kia/ hyundai are experiencing oil consumption problems. I think its certain makes in certain brands.

[@marksaxon_plays]

It's a shame as I like the look of Kia's along with the drive. I had a 2016 Sorento and it was a constant drip of issues (tail lights burning out every 6 months, door handles breaking off, windshield fluid reservoir leaking, etc). For me the final straw was the oil leaking from the valve cover at 71k miles. I knew my engine was part of the big recall of engines and once I got it fixed, I sold that thing super fast. Never going back. Have a Honda now and it just drives every day without issue after 3 years/33k miles. Granted I know that's not a long term test but by that point on my Kia, I already got a warning from a cop for a burned out brake light, 2 door handles coming off and the bottom engine shield falling off while I was driving. I always took it to the dealer for the service and I was always on time for the intervals.

[@lacaro8565]

2023 SX Prestige X-Line owner. 24k miles. Zero oil consumption. Only issue is the rear differential coupler. Not a recall but a common issue I’d say. Noticed around 21k miles. Getting replaced by Kia as it’s under warranty. Over all its beens very reliable! Took it on plenty of road trips including to Florida from MA.

[@KROMO50]

The overheating issue should store a code for them to pull it if an engine light came on

[@austintx4556]

Consuming 1/2 to 1 Qt of motor oil per 1k miles is normal operating condition. That's one way of not standing behind their product. Wonder how many qt of oil it will consume after 5 yrs, assuming it last that long.

[@khoaptran]

The OP also owns a Cayenne Turbo...that things sips oil at a decent rate from usage experience. Wonder why he says 'an engine shouldn't be consuming oils at that rate', especially if it's a decent performing one.

[@DocZoidberg549]

Holy crap. My 1996 Silverado with 214K miles on it only uses one quart every 3000K miles.

[@JWJTRAINOR]

Your driver side wiper arm is up too far. Did you get a replacement windshield where they had to remove them? just popped the cap off the arm. I believe it’s a 13 mm socket loosen it and just adjust it back so it’s not sticking up so high.

[@truth959]

Actually, nearly all modern engines will burn a little oil. It's just due to the thinner oils were using these days. But admittedly, half a quart is kind of pushing it.

[@BillLaBrie]

They design these engines to save fuel and the environment with loose piston rings. That means they burn oil. I guess burned oil is good for the environment?

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

Then again I drive a 19 Kia Niro , it's had one sensor replaced i 5 years . It's a great car .

[@vomeister]

Thank you for the video very much. I was about to buy a new or used KIA Telluride, but I have to see your video. I’m gonna go with the car brand Honda like I have in the past.

[@moneyparhar]

My brother got 2022 kia soul new after his old soul was damaged from storm. He got oil chnage from dealership and several months later not even 1000 miles. He called me this engine was making noise. I heared over phone and i knew its sounded like no oil. I had him come to my house. I added 3 quarts of oil. Told him to contact dealership. They give him brand new engine. They had issues with oil consumption.

[@dericklecount6101]

We just traded off our 23 telluride sxpro. Bought it new,had a lot of issues with electronics: driver seat, complete infotainment system replace, issue with electronic parking brake. We loved the car, lots of room, comfortable, but just didn’t seem like reliability was there

[@UDOUstudios]

Sounds pretty reliable, never got you stranded

[@osuk1]

Japanese workmanship is the gold standard i.e Toyata, Honda, Subaru, and Mazdaridy💯🙏

[@mikes8809]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ZishanMalik]

Sorry if I missed it, How many miles it at now?

[@CarFanatic]

44k

[@Bartonhockey08]

2022 SX-Prestige NFT bought new in July 2021 with 26 miles off the lot. It’s now 46,800 miles. Yes, a lot of recalls and I have had them all ‘fixed’. But I never experienced any of the issues from the recalls prior to having the recall service completed. Family of 5 and no issues.

[@ShockiiieSpace]

KIA cars made in Korea and the USA are so different. There are more complaints about KIA and Hyundai cars made in the USA.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

That’s so true. Anything made in America sucks in terms of reliability.

[@DK-455]

​@@JohnLee-db9zt you're insane, many products made in the USA are of very high quality. Must be a Democrat that hates America

[@michaeljones6413]

Looking at a 2022 Telluride LX. It only has 28k miles but It has already had two owners which is a red flag to me when I look at the carfax. It also has the tow hitch but I don't know if its 4 pin or not. I may kept looking. Dealer is asking $28,500 which I didn't think was a bad price. I have had Toyota highlander the last 12 years and could drive it another 80k to 100k if I had too. Getting ready to retire and want something nice.

[@mkegearhart1689]

A few years back a GM service manual said 750 to900 miles per quarter is normal.

[@michaelparker2225]

Listen to scotty Kilmer dont buy any of their cars! If you have one with no issues you are just lucky! You can get a lower mileage 460gx lexus that will still be running when the kia is being parted out. Fact!

[@zurdo7zeta]

Thanks man this vídeo save me lots of money if u can change it for a different suv which one will u go

[@CarFanatic]

Probably a Lexus or Toyota.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@CarFanaticlol, aren’t aware of massive recalls on them?

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

To base your purchasing off one KZbin review is not wise. 😂

[@Thisoldhiker]

For all the environmental rules regarding emissions, it's hard to believe that maximum oil consumption hasn't been regulated as part of emissions warranties. It puts both the metal compounds in the oil and those wearing from the engine into the air, as well as oil not burning as completely as the gasoline. 1 quart per 1000 miles is ridiculous.

[@28boxingMP]

Try to replace the pcv valve to fix the lost of engine oil. It's only $10-20.

[@Jeff-s2v]

Engines shouldn't consume oil unless there is some problem. My sailboat has a 24 year old Yanmar diesel with 7500 hours. Doesn't use any oil.

[@salem99099]

I got my telluride in 2019 and to this date it is solid and 0 issues. So reliable and durable

[@PhyuckYew]

Wait til the carbon build up in your engine. It's a GDI engine. Carbon build up is gonna happen and not cheap to clean out.

[@josephamen4244]

Lmao not for the majority of

[@PhyuckYew]

@@josephamen4244 he probably doesn’t even have a car. Dude owns a bus pass 😂

[@MACH1TIPS]

@@josephamen4244 Same here, 2020 telluride. No issues.

[@vg4472]

Check the Cooling Fan Control Unit Module.

[@waynearbour8109]

Just traded in my 22 Telluride and after 40000 miles all I had was the parking brake and the slide button on the power seat.

[@pauloliveira1976]

Owned a KIA Luv’d it for the same reasons & disliked it for same. Conclusion: SAME , I would even go as far as say do NOT buy if you can afford better.

[@madvillain2540]

So there was a bunch of recalls for the car that they'll fix for free and didn't affect you at all. Definitely an inconvenience, but not the end of the world. I typically get those done when I get my oil changed at a dealer, so I'm not going out of my way to do it. The nightfall trim is a well known issue that has been well documented. Hopefully they fix for 2026. My 2022 doesn't have an oil consumption issue or overheating issue, so no personal insight on those issues. Overall I'm very happy with my 22.

[@t4rm305]

A lot of Kia's have engine oil problems. That's been the story of my KIA Optima. Also, it burns coolant a lot.