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2023 Kia Telluride Airbags Problems

2 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

2
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
Aug 2024Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #23V035000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.

Owner Complaints (2)

criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
CrashFiled: Dec 2025

Your 2023 Kia Telluride has multiple unrepaired safety recalls that Kia did not properly notify you about. The issues include airbag wiring that may prevent deployment in a crash, faulty seatbelt pretensioners, a front seat motor that can overheat and cause fire, and a driveshaft defect that could allow the vehicle to roll out of Park unexpectedly. You've been driving this vehicle daily with your family, unaware of these serious safety risks. Repairs will require Kia to replace the airbag wiring harness, seatbelt pretensioners, front seat motors, and driveshaft components.

NHTSA #: 11703139
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2024

I was hit on driver side and no side airbags deployed. The collision cause over $16k in damage to my vehicle. There is no reason side airbags should not have delivered and if my child was in the car on the passenger side he would have slammed his head on glass.

NHTSA #: 11609410

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