Dealer visit checklist

2022 Kia Telluride checklist

Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.

Inspect the car

  • Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
  • Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
  • Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
  • Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
  • Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
  • Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
  • Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
  • Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)

Known 2022 Kia Telluride problems to check

  • Panoramic sunroof rattles and wind noise reported by multiple owners, often requiring dealer resealing or new hardware
  • Infotainment system (UVO/8-inch) occasional freezes and Bluetooth connectivity drops — software updates help but don't always resolve fully
  • Third-row seat cushion wear and stitching separation noted on higher-mileage examples
  • Engine oil consumption slightly above normal reported on some 3.8L V6 units — worth monitoring between changes
  • Forward collision avoidance system occasional false alerts, particularly in heavy rain or snow

Ask: have these recalls been fixed?

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles.
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles.
  • TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles.
  • TRAILER HITCHES: Kia America, Inc.
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Kia America, Inc.
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST: Kia America, Inc.
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST: Kia America, Inc.

Negotiate the price

  • Know the typical price: about $38,000 for this model year
  • Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
  • Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
  • Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
  • Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
  • Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
  • Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away

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