2023 Kia Telluride

Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2023 Kia Telluride.

Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Fuel type
Regular
Vehicle class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
24
Combined MPG
21
Est. annual fuel cost
$2,100

Telluride reliability score

69/ 100Average

Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Unknown Or Other.

Complaints
254
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
3

2023 Telluride oil capacity & type

Viscosity
0W-20
Oil type
Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter)
5.5 qt
Capacity (without filter)
5 qt
OEM spec
API SP
OEM oil filter
Kia 26300-35505
Drain plug torque
35 Nm (26 ft-lbs)
Drain plug socket
17 mm

2023 Kia Telluride recalls

6 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.

  1. 23V035000

    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…

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  2. 23V298000

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride…

    A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights…

  3. 24V214000

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which…

    A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  4. 24V407000

    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…

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  5. 25V494000

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

    A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

What's on this 2023 Kia Telluride page

  • Kia Telluride engine specs and horsepower
  • EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Telluride — city, highway, and combined MPG
  • Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Telluride
  • Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
  • Reliability score and commonly reported Telluride issues
  • Towing & payload ratings (for Kia trucks and SUVs)
  • Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage

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2023 Kia Telluride — Specs, Recalls, Oil & MPG