Kia Telluride Maintenance Schedule: What to Expect

The Kia Telluride is built to go the distance, and staying on its factory maintenance schedule is the simplest way to protect that. Keeping up with service guards your Telluride’s performance, its resale value, and its warranty coverage. Here is what Kia recommends and when, so you know what to expect at each visit.

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What is the Kia Telluride maintenance schedule?

Kia uses a mileage- and time-based schedule for the Telluride, with services grouped at regular intervals, typically every 7,500 miles or six months, whichever comes first. Kia also publishes a severe-service schedule with more frequent service for tougher driving, and a lot of Telluride owners fall under it, especially if you tow or spend summers in Georgia heat. Your exact items depend on your model year and how you drive, and we can pull your Telluride’s factory schedule by VIN.

Kia Telluride maintenance schedule by mileage

Here is a general look at the major milestones. Your owner’s manual lists the exact items for your specific Telluride.

Every 7,500 miles (or 6 months)

Engine oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection of the brakes, fluids, belts, and hoses.

15,000 miles

The 7,500-mile items, plus the cabin air filter and a closer look at the brake pads and tire wear.

30,000 miles

A larger service that typically adds the engine air filter, a brake fluid check or change, and inspection of the drivetrain, suspension, and cooling system. On an all-wheel-drive Telluride this is a good time to look at the AWD components. This is one of the most important milestones.

60,000 miles

Fresh fluids as needed, engine and cabin air filters, and a thorough inspection. This is where many owners plan ahead for larger wear items like brakes and the drive belt.

90,000 and 120,000 miles

Continued fluid services, spark plugs on the V6 around this range, and a full inspection to keep your Telluride running strong past 100,000 miles.

How often should you change the oil in a Kia Telluride?

For most Tellurides on the normal schedule, oil and filter changes fall around every 7,500 miles or six months. If you tow a trailer, sit in a lot of stop-and-go traffic, or deal with heavy heat and dust, which is common around Perry and Warner Robins, the severe-service schedule of roughly every 3,750 miles may fit you better. When in doubt, ask us and we will match the interval to how you actually drive.

Towing and the severe-service schedule

The Telluride is a popular tow vehicle, and towing is one of the conditions that puts you on Kia’s severe-service schedule. If you pull a camper, boat, or utility trailer, plan on more frequent oil changes and a closer eye on the transmission and cooling system. It is a small step that pays off in engine and transmission life.

Does a Kia Telluride come with free maintenance?

Kia’s well-known 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and 5-year or 60,000-mile limited basic warranty cover a lot on a new Telluride, but routine maintenance like oil changes and filters is the owner’s responsibility. Ask our team about current service specials and any maintenance offers, which can help bring the cost down.

Schedule your Telluride service at ALM Kia Perry

Our factory-trained Kia technicians follow your Telluride’s factory schedule and use genuine Kia parts, so it gets exactly what it needs at each interval. We can also look up your maintenance history and recall status by VIN. Ready to get on schedule? Schedule service, browse our service and parts specials, or ask about the ALM VIP Club for added benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kia Telluride maintenance schedule?

Kia follows a mileage- and time-based schedule for the Telluride, with services grouped around every 7,500 miles or six months on the normal schedule and more frequent intervals on the severe-service schedule. Major services fall at 30,000, 60,000, 90,000, and 120,000 miles. Your exact schedule depends on your model year, and we can pull it by VIN.

How often should I change the oil in my Kia Telluride?

For most Tellurides, oil and filter changes fall around every 7,500 miles or six months on the normal schedule. If you tow or drive in heat, dust, or heavy stop-and-go traffic, the severe-service schedule of about every 3,750 miles may fit better.

What happens at the Telluride 30,000-mile service?

The 30,000-mile service is a larger milestone that typically includes the engine and cabin air filters, a brake fluid check, and inspection of the drivetrain, suspension, and cooling system, along with the usual oil change and tire rotation. On an all-wheel-drive Telluride it is also a good point to inspect the AWD components.

Does towing change the Telluride service schedule?

Yes. Towing is one of the conditions that puts you on Kia’s severe-service schedule, which means more frequent oil changes and a closer watch on the transmission and cooling system. If you tow often, let us set your intervals to match.

Does a Kia Telluride come with free maintenance?

New Kia vehicles come with strong warranty coverage, including a 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, but routine maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. Ask us about current service specials and maintenance offers.