2021 Kia Telluride Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Kia Telluride, 0% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 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 that while the vehicle was parked, the rear door latch was not operating properly, and the door failed to close as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11606132, filed 2024-08, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237139May 31, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Kia Telluride
106 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
86 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsForward collision avoidance
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsFuel 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.
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