21 Telluride with 55k, ride is getting worse

[quinsta01]

Our Telluride has 55k on it and I know it needs new tires which might help a bit, but it seems like the ride is getting worse, you really feel every bump. Anyone have a similar problem and what did you do about it?

thanks!

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Not knowing how you use it, how are the shocks ??
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[Socal949]

55k seems normal to me that’s actually great mileage out of Michelin tires if those are the original ones. Now for ride not being comfortable could be the shocks but it can also be the tires are almost to their end. Do you know the thread depth left on them?

 

[SLPV]

Our Telluride has 55k on it and I know it needs new tires which might help a bit, but it seems like the ride is getting worse, you really feel every bump. Anyone have a similar problem and what did you do about it?

thanks!

Seems like your shocks may need to be replaced. Hopefully your dealer agrees with your assessment. The self leveling shocks warranty have been extended from 5 years to 15 years. There are other thread postings of shock problems, but here's a shorter and more recent one.

Rear self-leveling shock absorbers have failed

I have a 2020 Kia Telluride EX with tow package. Rear self-leveling shock absorbers have failed at 31,000 miles. Local Kia dealership in Tuscaloosa, AL is unresponsive/unaware of this problem. Is this covered under warranty? Due to safety concerns should be recalled. Do the shock absorbers...

tellurideforum.org

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[1 Alibi 2]

Seems like your shocks may need to be replaced. Hopefully your dealer agrees with your assessment. The self leveling shocks warranty have been extended from 5 years to 15 years. There are other thread postings of shock problems, but here's a shorter and more recent one.

Rear self-leveling shock absorbers have failed

I have a 2020 Kia Telluride EX with tow package. Rear self-leveling shock absorbers have failed at 31,000 miles. Local Kia dealership in Tuscaloosa, AL is unresponsive/unaware of this problem. Is this covered under warranty? Due to safety concerns should be recalled. Do the shock absorbers...

tellurideforum.org

Where did you get this information ?
Link or reference ??
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[SLPV]

Letter sent by KIA to many owners

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Thanks for posting this, I'm sure it will help other owners.
I didn't get this letter as I ordered my 24 on 31 Jan. 2024, & was delivered on 8 April 2024..
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[anotherlostmonkey]

If you have the self-leveling suspension I'd take it to a service center and have them look at it. On my '21 i was getting a popping noise randomly and the ride got very stiff. Turns out the self-leveling suspension failed and got replaced under warranty.

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[MrMCar]

Unsure as to which type of self leveling is used; air or hydraulic fluid? Either way there's almost always some sort of accumulator built into the system to absorb the high speed (that's rate of shock travel in up/down speed. As in suddenly hitting a speed bump. NOT road speed) events that happen.

When the accumulator fails, the harshness gets directly transmitted into the vehicle.