349 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Unknown Or Other · verdict AVOID 29/100
“Sunroof broke when trying to open it. Now it’s in the open, venting, position unable to close. Dealership can’t look at it for a week so I’m risking water damage. Vehicle only has 31,000 miles on it and is just past the 5 yr warranty of course”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Kia Telluride owner
“Was low on oil and check oil light don't go on have to put oil very 2 week because it get low and I don't have no oil leak at all I found out because the motor start shaking and making noise tow it home and mechanical came to check it out and didn't have oil he say I was lurking I was not in the highway because it could lock the mortar and cause a accident”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Kia Telluride owner
“The sunroof is stuck open and is loose on the tracks, if even on the tracks at all. Very dangerous, as it could fly off while I am driving. This is a common problem with the Telluride, and I believe it should be recalled.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Kia Telluride owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2021 | Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module SAFETY | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front p |
| 15/08/2022 | Trailer Hitches | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealer |
| 20/03/2024 | Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK. |
| 05/06/2024 | Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. |
| 02/07/2026 | Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire whil |
On the federal record it scores 29/100: 349 owner complaints (69.8 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Unknown Or Other, with 97 of 316 categorised reports.
The 2021 Kia Telluride scored 29/100 on the federal record.