2024 Kia Telluride

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2024 Kia Telluride is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI)

Combined Economy

20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Displacement	3.8 L
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

26V430000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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 or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026.…
Reported July 2, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V494000: STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
Reported July 28, 2025. View on NHTSA
24V407000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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 can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification…
Reported June 5, 2024. View on NHTSA
24V214000: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as…
Reported March 20, 2024. View on NHTSA
24V077000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.
Reported February 7, 2024. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 3, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 6, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 3, 2026

Data verified: November 3, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2024 Kia Telluride have?

3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Kia Telluride?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2024 Kia Telluride front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2024 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.