Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia Telluride has 34 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Recently our 2021 Kia Telluride, had a fluttering/metal knocking/mechanical sound and I scheduled a ... |
| 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 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... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The checked engine light came on with Code: P219C00. Vehicle was taken to the Kia Perris dealership ... |
| 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, ... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ENGINE | First there are holes in the block from a rod bearing coming off. It was leaking oil and started on ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | This car keeps burning excessive oil. I am on my 3rd oil consumption test each time it burns 0.75q ... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ENGINE | I am a 2nd owner of a kia telluride and the engine failed without warning at less than 90,000 miles.... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Inspected by Kia for 2nd time due to vehicle suddenly shaking, overheating and turning off. First ti... |
| Aug 17, 2025 | ENGINE | We own a 2021 Kia Telluride which we bought new, have changed the oil as expected and had the 100,00... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE | 1. The engine consumed oil to where it soaked up all the oil in the engine likely as part of a pisto... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Bought the vehicle in February. The vehicle is burning oil too fast. In 1 week 5 qts. I don't drive ... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turn... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | ENGINE | The last two times I have been due for an oil change my car has been completely empty. It is 4 years... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive Oil usage to the point of no oil on dip stick yet engine doesnt alert to low oil or pressu... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? W... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | ENGINE | March 7th my engine light came on while pulling out, in reverse, of a parking spot. My engine light ... |