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2021 Kia Telluride Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 374 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2021 Kia Telluride, 0% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment center displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall or warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11735896, filed 2026-05, 66,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202310%
202210%
202110%

Other parts of the 2021 Kia Telluride

Other or unknown
106 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
86 complaints
Engine
68 complaints
Electrical system
42 complaints
Body and structure
33 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
22 complaints
Suspension
21 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Kia Telluride

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology