2021 Kia Telluride problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2021 Kia Telluride vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• UNKNOWN OR OTHER70 reports
• VISIBILITY/WIPER54 reports
• ENGINE37 reports
• STRUCTURE21 reports
• VISIBILITY15 reports
• POWER TRAIN13 reports
• SUSPENSION12 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 reports
• EXTERIOR LIGHTING8 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES5 reports

Recalls (5)

• TRAILER HITCHES22V626000

  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.

• POWER TRAIN24V214000

  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.

• SEATS26V430000

  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 or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

• SEATS24V407000

  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.

• AIR BAGS21V164000

  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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