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2021 Kia Telluride Seats Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 374 total for the year
Median mileage
500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2021 Kia Telluride, 2% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“I have 2 issues going on with my vehicle. The trim on the outside of my doors is coming off which I know was a recall for some telluride vehicles about this old. Also ive been having some electrical issues/hot smell like something is burning if the heated seats get turned on.”

NHTSA complaint #11729468, filed 2026-04

“I noticed the button to fold captain’s chair began working intermittently beginning of Jun, then the seat began to fold on my granddaughter then my daughter on 2 different occasions. I called dealership to get a diagnostic done but they couldn’t get me in until 29 Jun. After diagnostic I was told the seat actuator wasn’t working, though it wasn’t damaged, and would cost me over $2400 to replace! Kia corporation stated because I was over the 150k warranty, by 30 mi I’d just driven home from airport, they couldn’t help me.”

NHTSA complaint #11747568, filed 2026-06

“The sunroof wind screen broke off while driving. The sunroof then stayed open and would not shut. The electrical components in the middle seat are not working properly with the buttons on the seats. The leather is ripping on the seats and the center console even with regular leather conditioning”

NHTSA complaint #11734163, filed 2026-04

“Rear seats coming unlocked on there own and will not stay in locked position once pushed back into place this is the second row of seats motor of fold down button keeps running”

NHTSA complaint #11769663, filed 2026-10

“The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats). The contact was concerned about a vehicle fire. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to parts being on back order. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11752679, filed 2026-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2027622%
202586%
202494%
202342%
2022113%
202192%
2020132%

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
Fuel system
7 complaints
Steering
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.

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