2020–2023 Kia Telluride: Cracked windshield and costly replacement
Likely causes, ranked
- Windshield replacement at an independent shop$395–$1,100Shop
- Dealer OEM replacement with camera/HUD calibration$1,400–$3,228Shop
Real-owner fix counts will appear here as reports come in.
Rough cost: $395–$3,228DIY or shop: See DIY or shop section
Parts to check
- Windshield replacement at an independent shop: Amazon · RockAuto
- Dealer OEM replacement with camera/HUD calibration: Amazon · RockAuto
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Symptom: Cracks from chips, or stress cracks.
Cost
Telluride Forum owners report about $395–$1,100 at independent shops and about $1,400–$3,228 at dealers. HUD-equipped trucks cost more.
DIY or shop?
Shop, including the camera calibration.
Useful steps
- Use your insurance glass coverage.
- Get two quotes.
- Confirm the shop does ADAS calibration.
Vehicle focus: 2020–2023 Kia Telluride.
Safety / mechanic note
Lane-keeping and forward-collision cameras must be calibrated after the replacement.
Recalls & service bulletins
No recalls or service bulletins are listed for this page yet.
NHTSA complaints: 381 keyword-matched complaints for Kia Telluride 2020–2023 (of 1,673 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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