2024 Kia Telluride Engine Recall (24V077)
Kia America, Inc. · 2,872 vehicles · Reported February 7, 2024
Kia America, Inc. is recalling 2,872 2024 Kia 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. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V077 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V077000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SC296 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 7, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024 Kia Telluride |
| Units affected | 2,872 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Kia Telluride in recall 24V077?
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.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Telluride with recall 24V077?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hard parts internal and mechanical.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V077?
Recall 24V077 covers 2,872 vehicles: 2024 Kia Telluride.
NHTSA lists 2,872 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kia | Telluride |
What is the fix for the Telluride engine recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 24V077 announced?
Kia America, Inc. reported recall 24V077 to NHTSA on February 7, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 5, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 7, 2024 | Kia America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V077000. |
| April 5, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 32 months ago. If your Telluride was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Telluride is part of recall 24V077?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V077 is open on your Telluride, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024 Telluride vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Telluride owners do about recall 24V077?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V077000 applies to your Telluride.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Kia dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any hard parts internal and mechanical symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Telluride owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 18 of them about the engine.
Since recall 24V077 was reported on February 7, 2024, owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 2 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after February 7, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 218 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 18 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Kia Telluride: 218 complaints in total, 18 about the engine
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Transmission constantly slipping after driving and transmission gets warmed up. Vehicle continues to rev up and enter high RPMS before changing gears and then jolts the vehicle as changing gears. Also steadily leaking coolant fluids, have taken vehicle to the dealership as of now THREE times to have the coolant issue serviced.
2024 Kia Telluride owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11645457, filed February 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine oil change prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Van Nuys Kia (6115 Van Nuys Blvd.
2024 Kia Telluride owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11655018, filed April 16, 2025
The contact owned a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that, while the vehicle was turned off in her driveway, she observed flames emanating from the interior of the vehicle on the driver's side. No warning lights were illuminated. Local emergency services arrived and were able to extinguish the flames.
2024 Kia Telluride owner, IA, NHTSA complaint 11695422, filed October 24, 2025
Can recall 24V077 make my Telluride a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V077000 does not automatically make your Telluride a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2024 Kia Telluride back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024 Kia Telluride has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V077
Did the recall 24V077 fix work?
Since recall 24V077 was reported on February 7, 2024, owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 2 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 5, 2024.
Is the 24V077000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Telluride is part of recall 24V077000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V077000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Kia. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.