2021 Kia Telluride Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 28%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Kia Telluride, 28% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Kia Telluride has a serious issue with air flow between second and third rows and on left and right side output flows. It makes it difficult to keep air flow even in the car and with children in the car it requires frequent stops on the side of the road to address the temperature issues or me trying to change it while driving with kids who are too hot or cold and hoping I don't crash. It's a dangerous situation and very inconvenient. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390583, filed 2021-01, 20 miles“Driver's side window remained stuck open about 1 inch when driver rolled down window with slight tap on window switch driving motion at highway speeds. Window would not go up or down while in motion when using switch to open or close window even after coming to complete stop (on shoulder of road) and shutting down vehicle. Was able to fix when putting vehicle in accessory mode (not running or in motion) and place hands gently on both sides of window to gently move up to highest allowed position then close window with switch. This fixed the problem and window switch operated as usual. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416153, filed 2021-05, 3,100 miles“I let the sunroof back and it pretty instantly snapped and a piece of the traction for the sunroof broke off. I don’t use the sunroof often (maybe 6 times total since buying the car). I let it back occasionally to make sure it doesn’t stop working from use. Now the back of the sunroof is titled upwards and will not close.”
NHTSA complaint #11648607, filed 2025-03“The sun roof exploded driving on a busy interstate highway, fortunately the sun visor was closed otherwise we and our dogs would have been wearing the glass. Lots of glass coming off the roof on cars behind us. Dealer has confirmed other failures. Dealer is servicing now at no charge. No warning of this failure and should be a recall as many of these early model KIA Tellurides have this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11664489, filed 2025-06“I have a well-maintained 2021 Kia Telluride, however the paint on the roof of the car is peeling off. In my research, I have found that many owners are experiencing the same issue especially in SNOW PEARL WHITE color. I have contacted my local dealership but they are refusing to address the issue and have quoted me $2,470.74 to repaint the roof. I've had vehicles for decades and never had paint issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11646005, filed 2025-03Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Kia Telluride
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 complaintsSteering
5 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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