2021 Kia Telluride problems and complaints
Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Kia Telluride. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (105), Engine (68), Visibility/Wiper (64).
Key takeaways
- 377 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 105 | 28% |
| Engine | 68 | 18% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 64 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 43 | 11% |
| Structure | 33 | 9% |
| Power Train | 29 | 8% |
| Visibility | 24 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 6% |
| Suspension | 21 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 4% |
| Seats | 10 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,seats - filed 2026-11-03
While operating the vehicle, severe unaddressed oil consumption has led to powertrain concerns and potential engine failure. Additionally, the vehicle is subject to unresolved safety recall 24V-407 regarding the power seat motor fire hazard. Despite bringing the vehicle to the dealership for routine maintenance and pre...
Visibility - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that upon opening the sunroof for the first time, the sunroof wind deflector dislodged, causing the sunroof to remain stuck open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that the failure resulted in sunroof ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-02
The engine cooling fan remains on after the vehicle is switched off. After disconnecting the negative battery terminal for hours and even days, as soon as the negative battery terminal is re connected, the fan turns back on without the ignition being switched on nor the key in the vicinity of the vehicle. As of right n...
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More for the 2021 Kia Telluride
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.