Model Year Problem Record

Kia Telluride 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Kia Telluride: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

373Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other106 complaints

106 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility87 complaints

87 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine70 complaints

70 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V214000.

Suspension20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V407000, 26V430000.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V164000.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V164000Reported March 11, 2021 - 142 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 142 vehicles across all affected models.

22V626000Reported August 15, 2022 - 36,417 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 36,417 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

24V214000Reported March 20, 2024 - 427,407 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 427,407 vehicles across all affected models.

24V407000Reported June 5, 2024 - 462,869 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 462,869 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

26V430000Reported July 2, 2026 - 462,869 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 462,869 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202017

202152

202235

202336

202472

202561

2026100

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.