2025 Kia Telluride

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2025 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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

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	23 mpg (10.2 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Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

26V105000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number…
Reported February 23, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V745000: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle…
Reported October 31, 2025. 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

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 2, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Kia Telluride front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2025 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.