Worst 2021 Kia Telluride Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Kia Telluride.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 80 | — | — | 2,040 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 57 | — | — | 2,072 mi | |
| ENGINE | 45 | — | 3 | 52,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 | — | — | 2,950 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 28 | — | — | 5,033 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 | — | — | 19 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 11 | — | — | 4,518 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 11 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 34,594 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 21,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION | 1 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 804 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | 1 | 15,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 9,300 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Kia Telluride
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,391,369 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 2020-2024 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 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."
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."
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."
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."
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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