Worst 2021 Kia Telluride Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Kia Telluride.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 57 | — | — | 2,072 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 48 | — | 3 | 52,667 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | — | — | 2,950 mi | |
| Body Structure | 28 | — | — | 5,033 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 22 | — | — | 19 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 11 | — | — | 4,518 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 11 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 34,594 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Passenger Side Frontal:Cushion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer:Sensor/Sending Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Kia Telluride
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~926,835 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2021 Kia Telluride — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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