2027 Kia Telluride MPG
19–35 mpg combined across 6 EPA-rated versions. Best: Telluride FE Hybrid (FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 34 city / 36 hwy / 35 combined; lowest: Telluride X-Pro (2.5L 4-cyl, A8) at 19.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride FE Hybrid (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AM6 | FWD | 34 | 36 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Telluride Hybrid FWD (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AM6 | FWD | 32 | 34 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Telluride Hybrid AWD (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AM6 | AWD | 30 | 32 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Telluride FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Telluride AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Telluride X-Pro | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
How it compares
- 2027 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD: class average 21.5 mpg over 37 versions; best Telluride +13.5 (#1).
- Fuel cost spread: $1,900–$3,550 a year ($1,650 difference).
- Available as FWD, AWD.
Safety
14 owner complaints: Electrical System 3, Unknown Or Other 2, Visibility/Wiper 2, Structure 2. Crashes 2, fires 0.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 14% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 14% |
| Structure | 2 | 14% |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% |
| Engine | 2 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% |
Recent owner reports: Electrical System
“The 2027 Kia Telluride's battery continues to deplete after being inactive for a period of 6 to 48 hours. implying that I am compelled to repeatedly jump over this vehicle. This poses a significant safety hazard and concern for me as an amputee and female. I will be left stranded if the car is left uncranked overnight while traveling away from home. The dealership does not possess a solution for this issue.”
“Rear passenger door latch failure on my brand-new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid. The vehicle has had this issue since the moment we drove it off the lot. The rear door opens, but the latch mechanism does not properly reset or disengage, so the door will not close and securely latch. This is a serious safety defect, not a minor inconvenience.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2027.