2022 Kia Telluride MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2022 Kia Telluride is rated 21 to 23 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2022 Kia Telluride · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

23MPG combined

20 city 26 highway

$2,700 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic

Best version costs $2,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,700 to $2,950 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2021.

More complaints than a typical Telluride year

The 2022 drew 222 owner complaints in its first three years, against 190 for a typical Telluride year.

No Telluride year stands out enough to avoid. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Telluride year ranked The 2022 Telluride's recalls and problems

Every 2022 Telluride version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Telluride FWD	23 mpg	20 / 26	$2,700
3.8L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Telluride AWD	21 mpg	19 / 24	$2,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,609	$217	$13,043
3.8L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,857	$238	$14,286

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Kia Telluride MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 to 23 mpg (every year from 2020 to 2025); highest in 2020.

2022: gas 23 mpg

Show as a table

Kia Telluride best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2020	23
2021	23
2022	23
2023	23
2024	22
2025	22

Every Telluride year's ratings in one table

How the 2022 Telluride compares

2022 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2022 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Kia Sorento Best: hybrid	37 mpg	26 mpg	$1,700
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	36 mpg	24 mpg	$1,750
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: hybrid	34 mpg	26 mpg	$1,850
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	30 mpg	23 mpg	$2,600
Ford Explorer Best: hybrid	27 mpg	24 mpg	$2,300
Chevrolet Blazer Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
GMC Acadia Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Kia Telluride This page Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Honda Pilot Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Ford Edge Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Subaru Ascent Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Murano Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Volkswagen Atlas Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Hyundai Palisade Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Honda Passport Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Dodge Durango Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Buick Enclave Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950

2022 Telluride recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 333 owner complaints for the 2022 Telluride.

Owners most often describe a cracked windshield (89 complaints, 27%), then a shattered sunroof (31). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2022 Telluride recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2022 Kia Telluride's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 mpg: the 3.8L 6-cyl gets 23 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 with AWD.

Does the 2022 Kia Telluride need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2022 Kia Telluride version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2022 Telluride's MPG compare with the 2021?

For 2022, the best gas version is rated 23 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.