2026 Kia Telluride maintenance schedule
The 2026 Telluride is part of the ON generation (2020-2026), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.
Service schedule
What the 2026 Telluride needs, and when
All 12 of these items come from Kia's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Kia's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.
| Service | Interval | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter 5,000 miles severe | 7,500 mi / 1 year | Manufacturer |
| Engine air filter Inspect at 15,000 | 30,000 mi / 2 years | Manufacturer |
| Cabin air filter More frequent in dust | 15,000 mi / 1 year | Manufacturer |
| Tire rotation Crucial for AWD | 7,500 mi / 6 months | Manufacturer |
| Brake fluid Inspect every 8,000 miles | 48,000 mi / 4 years | Manufacturer |
| Engine coolant Then every 24,000 miles / 24 mo | 120,000 mi / 10 years | Manufacturer |
| Transmission fluid Inspect at 60,000; replace severe | Inspect, replace as needed | Manufacturer |
| Spark plugs Platinum / Iridium | 97,500 mi | Manufacturer |
| Serpentine belt Inspect; replace if worn | 60,000 mi / 4 years | Manufacturer |
| Differential and transfer case fluid (AWD) AWD Severe | 72,000 mi | Manufacturer |
| PCV valve Inspect at 15,000 | Inspect, replace as needed | Manufacturer |
| 12V battery | Inspect, replace as needed | Manufacturer |
Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.
Fluids and engines
What goes in it
- Engine oil
- 5W-30, 6.9 qt
- Coolant
- Ethylene Glycol
- Transmission fluid
- SP-IV-RR
Powertrains in this generation
- 3.8L 6-cyl (Lambda II GDI), 291 hp, 8AT, FWD / AWD
Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recalls matched the 2026 Kia Telluride
From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Kia dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Running costs
What maintenance typically costs
- A typical year of maintenance
- $542
- Five years of maintenance
- $2,710
- The major service near 100,000 mi
- $900
Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.
Other Telluride model years
Shopping new? The Kia Telluride guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.
Sources
- owners.kia.com (Manufacturer)
Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.
Running a Telluride for income?
Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2026 Telluride earns before you buy it.
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