Kia Telluride Generation 1 (2020–2022)

Kia Telluride Generation 1 (2020–2022) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Kia Telluride — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2020–2022 —
Generation 2 2023–2025 —
Generation 3 2027–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Telluride

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Kia 2.5L 4-cylinder 2027–2027 4 models 32

About this generation

The Kia Telluride is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2019. Positioned above the smaller Sorento, the Telluride was previewed as a concept car in 2016, with the production model debuting in early 2019 as a 2020 model. It shares components and specifications with its sister model, the Hyundai Palisade, including its engine, transmission, and wheelbase. Named after the town of Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride is the largest vehicle Kia has manufactured in the United States.

What changed in the facelift

The refreshed 2023 Telluride was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show on April 13, 2022. New convenience technology such as a 12.3-inch instrument panel and an available smart power liftgate with auto-close functionality were added. On the exterior, the grille, headlights, and front bumper were redesigned. More rugged-looking X-Line and X-Pro trims became available since the 2023 model year. The exterior was finished in dark pyrite paint and featured a squared off body riding on 22-inch rims, as well as an enlarged tiger nose grille and multiple LED headlamps, consistent with Kia's current design language (as of 2016).

The car's suicide doors swung open 90 degrees in opposite directions, revealing a pillarless design. Some of the interior components were 3D printed, marking Kia's first usage of 3D printing technology. It was designed by Tom Kearns from Kia Design Center America.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Telluride, CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2020 1,031 $20,790 72% 90,807 mi
2021 769 $23,996 83% 84,000 mi
2022 1,148 $28,778 100% 63,298 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2020 6 730 Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/Wiper
2021 4 327 Unknown Or Other, Visibility/Wiper, Engine
2022 6 306 Unknown Or Other, Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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