2024 Kia Telluride AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2024 Kia Telluride AWD

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City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
442 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.8L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Kia Telluride SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability14.3%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
190
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems191 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 191 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Telluride AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
40
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
38
Visibility / Wipers
34
Structure
24
Engine
16
Speed Control
15
Power Train
12
Brakes
9

2024 Kia Telluride AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 40 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 38 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 34 complaints, Structure: 24 complaints, Engine: 16 complaints, Speed Control: 15 complaints, Power Train: 12 complaints, Brakes: 9 complaints.

8
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Seat BeltsFiled: 01/06/2026ODI#11709142
I am submitting this complaint to report multiple unresolved safety-related issues involving my 2024 Kia Telluride that have not been properly addressed by either the authorized dealership or Kia corp…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/15/2025ODI#11687466
I am writing to bring to your attention several safety issues with my vehicle that have not been addressed despite my previous attempts to have them resolved. The first issue concerns the brake system…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 06/11/2025ODI#11666329
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, I discovered a 2-inch crack at the bottom center of my windshield after my vehicle had been parked in my garage for three consecutive days without being driven. There was no…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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