2023 Kia Telluride towing capacity
Up to 5,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: SX X-PRO, SX X-PRO, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.), 3.8L, V6, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II, AWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 5,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating5,500 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 5,000 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2023 Kia Telluride towing capacity chart
All 14 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX X-PRO, SX X-PRO, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe SX X-PRO trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,500 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| SXP X-PRO, SXP X-PRO, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe SXP X-PRO trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,500 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| LX, LX, Automatic Transmission, FWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| S, S, Automatic Transmission, FWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| EX, EX, Automatic Transmission, FWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| SX, SX, Automatic Transmission, FWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe SX trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| LX, LX, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| S, S, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| EX, EX, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| EX X-LINE, EX X-LINE, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe EX X-LINE trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| SX, SX, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe SX trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| SX X-LINE, SX X-LINE, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe SX X-LINE trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| SXP, SXP, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe SXP trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| SXP X-LINE, SXP X-LINE, Automatic Transmission, AWD (lbs.)Automatic transmissionThe SXP X-LINE trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page |
Common questions
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2023 Kia Telluride Press Specs. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2023 Kia Telluride
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2023 Kia Telluride. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2023 Kia Telluride. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2023 Kia Telluride Press Specs, Kia. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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