Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Kia Telluride has 4 recalls, 297 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
297
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V164000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit ...
22V626000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as...
24V214000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged...
24V407000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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 kn...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Kia Telluride SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Recently our 2021 Kia Telluride, had a fluttering/metal knocking/mechanical sound and I scheduled a ... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have 2 issues going on with my vehicle. The trim on the outside of my doors is coming off which I ... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Code P0087 on a Kia Telluride indicates that the fuel rail pressure is too low. This means the engin... |
| Mar 22, 2026 | SUSPENSION | I have 2021 Kia Telluride with 38000 miles on it. When I wash my car, I normally wash the roof and i... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Opens sunroof and part broke |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Kia Telluride experienced sudden engine failure at approximately 120,000 miles. The failure occ... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | No oil in engine can cause fire. Meineke in walkertown inspects the vehicle. No lights or warnings. ... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Cooling fans running continuously after the car is turned off, which drains the battery. The dealers... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I attempted to use my sunroof today 2/18/26 and I heard a popping sound and it sounded like somethin... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ENGINE | The 3.8L Lambda II GDI V6 engine suffered catastrophic failure at approximately 102,000 miles. The r... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving on the highway when all the lights on the dashboard came on and heard a loud sound. Pulled o... |
| Jan 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof bracket broke off when opening |
| Jan 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Kia had a safety recall which required a software update to address the potential of the car moving/... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The checked engine light came on with Code: P219C00. Vehicle was taken to the Kia Perris dealership ... |
| Dec 25, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The plastic arms of the sunroof deflector assembly broke. Part # - (81690-S8000). Now my sunroof w... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 12/24/25 the vehicle experienced the very same issue, on the highway, with my family in the car, ... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I purchased the 2021 Telluride (former owner of a Sportage, Rio and Sorento). I have our local mech... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear shocks unstable. When on rough roads or small imperfections in the road it’s hard to control ve... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The seat belt buckle in the driver position is failing to latch. It has to be pushed in multiple tim... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The oil filter housing is made of plastic and it cracked causing a major oil leak. There were no wa... |