# Kia Telluride traction control light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 16 - **Most complaints:** 2022 (7) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the traction control light on the Kia Telluride (2015-2026 models), most for the **2022** model year (7). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Drive to a shop this week: Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. ## Kia Telluride traction control light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the traction control light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2020 | 5 | 777 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 374 | 0% | | 2022 | 7 | 330 | 2% | | 2023 | 2 | 213 | 1% | | 2025 | 1 | 124 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Kia Telluride traction control light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Kia Telluride has 17 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Kia Telluride page](/vehicles/kia-telluride) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Kia Telluride owners report - "Driving XXX W toward the [XXX] exit with my wife and two children (ages [XXX] and [XXX]), the cluster lit with simultaneous failures: electric power steering, electronic parking brake, ABS, stability control disabled, tire pressure monitoring, forward collision-avoidance, lane keeping, master warning. I photographed..." -- owner of a 2025 Kia Telluride, complaint filed 2026 - "An ESC code, and then the battery goes dead. The car has been at the dealership for the past three days and they are unable to duplicate the problem. I showed them a video I took of the instrument cluster which shows the code and electrical issues. The Kia dealership says they cannot do anything about the code..." -- owner of a 2023 Kia Telluride, complaint filed 2023 - "System Involved - Component/System: Forward Collision Avoidance, Automatic Emergency Braking, Brakes, or Electronic Stability Control 3. Incident Description On 6/7/25 while driving my 2022 Kia Telluride on neighborhood street in Windsor Park austin Texas at approximately 25-30 mph the vehicle suddenly and..." -- owner of a 2022 Kia Telluride, complaint filed 2025 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the traction control light means A flashing traction control light is normal: it means the system is cutting power or braking a wheel to stop it from spinning on a slippery surface. A light that stays on means traction or stability control is turned off or has a fault, often a wheel speed sensor that also triggers the ABS light. The car drives normally, but it is easier to skid. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **System switched off** (common) 2. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (common) 3. **Engine fault disabling the system** (common) 4. **Steering angle sensor needs calibration** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Traction control light](/warning-lights/traction-control). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Kia Telluride traction control light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Kia Telluride years have the most traction control light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2020, 2022 and 2023 Telluride model years have the most complaints mentioning the traction control light, with 7 for 2022. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Kia Telluride with the traction control light on? Drive to a shop this week. Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. Slow down in rain, snow or ice, and get it checked soon if the ABS or red brake light is also on. ### How do I check if my Kia Telluride has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kia dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Kia Telluride warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/kia-telluride): 10 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/kia-telluride): 8 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/kia-telluride): 12 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/kia-telluride): 25 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/kia-telluride): 95 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/kia-telluride): 27 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-telluride): 38 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/kia-telluride): 31 complaints ## Traction control light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ram-1500): 372 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-silverado): 337 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-wrangler): 247 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/gmc-sierra): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-traverse): 133 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-grand-cherokee): 132 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-colorado): 128 complaints - [Chevrolet Malibu](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-malibu): 110 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-cherokee): 92 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ford-explorer): 81 complaints ## Kia Telluride - [Kia Telluride specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/kia-telluride) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/kia-telluride Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.