2023 Kia Telluride visibility & wipers problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 3, 2026TXVisibility & Wipers

   Three times over the past year minor debris or small rocks have hit the windshield causing major spidering affects that have run all across the windshield. Even when using the windshield repair kits.

   NHTSA complaint #11761947 · source
2. Filed Apr 24, 202638,200 miTNVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield started to crack on the upper passenger’s side of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,200.

   NHTSA complaint #11733555 · source
3. Filed Apr 19, 2026TXOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   I was driving 20 mph when I heard a loud crack, shortly after I noticed my windshield had a huge crack toward the bottom that has gotten progressively worse and affects my vision while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11732233 · source
4. Filed Feb 12, 2026WIDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers

   I’m writing to report an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s windshield washer system. The washer fluid is not dispensing properly, and as a result, the windshield is not being cleared effectively while driving. This creates a safety concern, especially in poor weather conditions or when road debris accumulates on the windshield. The reduced visibility makes it difficult to drive safely and confidently. I have already taken the vehicle in for service regarding this issue.…

   NHTSA complaint #11717510 · source
5. Filed May 15, 2025INVisibility & Wipers

   While parked windshield started cracking from front left corner every few hours I go out to check it and the crack has spread halfway across windshield

   NHTSA complaint #11661223 · source
6. Filed Mar 3, 2025NMOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   My sunroof randomly exploded upward while driving down the highway. No rock or debris hit me. It sounded like a gunshot. I checked my surroundings and no other car pulled over or look like it was affected by any road debris. I have pictures of the sunroof being shattered upward.

   NHTSA complaint #11646103 · source
7. Filed Nov 6, 2024NEVisibility & Wipers

   The rear panoramic sunroof shattered without reason. It left about a golf ball-size hole in the middle and shattered the rest into small pieces that remained intact in the sunroof. The shade was open. The vehicle was parked and not disturbed when the incident occurred. If the vehicle were moving when this happened, the glass almost definitely would have shattered into the vehicle and landed on the passengers in the 2nd row. Kia dealership personnel inspected it and suggested…

   NHTSA complaint #11623838 · source
8. Filed Oct 30, 2024KSVisibility & Wipers

   Glass side window and windshield cracked I do not recall anything striking the window and noticed both after the car had been sitting for multiple hours. Manufacture claims impact, but it is the smallest of pin tip looking and hardly noticeable unless you run a tiny item across.

   NHTSA complaint #11622670 · source
9. Filed Jul 24, 2024TXVisibility & Wipers

   Front glass has cracked beyond repair twice in 18 months! The first replacement occurred on 04/2023 and the second incident occurred this week on 7/22/2024. The vehicle was bought new in 12/2022 and has had needed two replacements due to weak glass!

   NHTSA complaint #11604293 · source
10. Filed Jul 23, 2024CTVisibility & Wipers

    While driving in heavy rain with both windshield wipers operating properly, the right-hand windshield wiper suddenly stopped wiping, parked in normally stowed position. This incident could have been disastrous if this had been the driver’s side wiper since forward visibility would have been lost instantly, putting my safety and the safety of others at risk of major collision.

    NHTSA complaint #11604017 · source
11. Filed Mar 27, 2024FLBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

    Driving down a road. No other vehicles on the road ahead of me nor coming from the opposite direction. There were no trees or structures overhead. The road had some dips, but nothing overly rough or upsetting. A crack appeared on the right side of the windshield and started to spread. There were no chips or other visible damage on the windshield previous to this incident. The crack as since spread and will have to be replaced.

    NHTSA complaint #11579636 · source
12. Filed Feb 28, 2024TXVisibility & Wipers

    Under normal driving conditions, windshield chipped and immediately cracked. Three times. Windshield replaced on 5/26/2023, 6/23/2023, and 2/20/2024.

    NHTSA complaint #11574495 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology