Case Overview: A class action lawsuit alleges Kia's 2023–2025 Telluride SUVs contain a defective digital instrument cluster that goes blank without warning while the vehicle is in motion, depriving drivers of critical safety information.

Consumers Affected: Owners and lessees of 2023, 2024, and 2025 Kia Telluride vehicles

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Kia Faces Class Action Over Telluride Instrument Cluster That Allegedly Goes Blank While Driving

A class action lawsuit alleges that Kia knowingly sold thousands of Telluride SUVs equipped with a defective digital instrument cluster display that can go completely dark while the vehicle is in operation. The complaint claims the defect leaves drivers suddenly without access to speedometer readings, fuel levels, warning lights, and other critical dashboard information — potentially creating a dangerous situation on the road.

According to recent reporting on the class action filing, the lawsuit targets Kia's popular Telluride SUV across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years.

Lawsuit Claims Kia Knew About the Display Defect Before Cars Left the Lot

The complaint alleges that Kia was aware — or should have been aware — of the instrument cluster defect prior to selling and marketing affected Telluride vehicles to consumers. Despite this alleged knowledge, the lawsuit claims Kia continued to sell the vehicles without disclosing the issue to buyers or lessees.

According to the filing, the digital instrument cluster display fails by going blank without warning during normal driving conditions. The lawsuit alleges this failure mode is not an isolated incident but rather a systemic defect affecting a defined class of vehicles across multiple model years.

The complaint further alleges that Kia failed to adequately warn consumers about the defect at the time of purchase, denying buyers the opportunity to make a fully informed decision about their vehicle.

The Kia Telluride and Who May Be Affected

The Kia Telluride is a three-row midsize SUV that has been among the brand's best-selling and most critically recognized vehicles in the U.S. market since its 2020 introduction. The lawsuit covers the 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years — meaning a substantial number of vehicles currently on the road could potentially fall within the class definition.

The instrument cluster in these vehicles is a fully digital display that serves as the driver's primary interface for real-time vehicle data, including speed, engine warnings, fuel status, and driver-assistance system alerts. The lawsuit alleges that when this display goes blank while driving, it eliminates the driver's ability to monitor these functions without pulling over.

A Safety Issue With Real-World Consequences

The core concern raised by the lawsuit is the safety implication of losing instrument cluster visibility while operating a vehicle. According to the complaint, the sudden loss of display function could prevent drivers from knowing their current speed, identifying low fuel or engine warning conditions, and receiving alerts from Kia's advanced driver assistance systems.

The lawsuit categorizes this as more than a mere inconvenience — the filing alleges it places drivers and their passengers at risk. Whether the defect rises to the level requiring a formal recall or other regulatory action has not yet been publicly addressed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in connection with this specific litigation.

Kia's Response

Kia has not publicly responded to the allegations outlined in this complaint. As is standard in class action litigation, the defendant is presumed to deny the allegations. InjuryClaims.com will update this coverage as the case develops and if Kia issues a statement.

Similar Automaker Defect Litigation

Instrument cluster and display-related defects have been the subject of class action lawsuits against other automakers in recent years, reflecting a broader trend as vehicles shift from analog gauges to fully digital cockpit displays. Digital instrument clusters, while feature-rich, introduce new potential points of failure that traditional analog systems did not share — an issue that plaintiffs' attorneys have increasingly pursued through class litigation when widespread failures emerge.

Lawsuit: [Plaintiff name not yet publicly available] v. Kia America, Inc.

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