Kia Telluride AWD

20202025 · 6 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
21
Best
21

The Kia Telluride AWD has been tested by the EPA across 6 different configurations spanning model years 2020 through 2025. Over this period, the Telluride AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2025
20
2024
20
2023
21
2022
21
2021
21
2020
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Telluride AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Telluride AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Telluride grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
88
Total Deaths
32

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.2%
Fire Occurrence
3.4%
Speeding Involved
6.8%
DUI Involved
12.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
9%
Side
15%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2022
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2021
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.22
2020
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.33

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
2
2024
1
2023
3
2022
3
2021
1
2020
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory