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Kia Telluride

2021 only

455 classified complaints 5 recalls

93,705 sold in the US for 2021.

38 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2021 Kia Telluride have 455 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Sunroof and panoramic roof, typically surfacing around 3,300 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Telluride report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2021 only

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 117 complaints · 12/10k sold

Median onset: 3,300 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 49 complaints · 5.2/10k sold

Median onset: 93,157 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 46 complaints · 4.9/10k sold

Median onset: 2,350 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 45 complaints · 4.8/10k sold

Median onset: 3,150 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 42 complaints · 4.5/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 23 complaints · 2.5/10k sold

Median onset: 5,400 miles. 8.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 12 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 43,344 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 12 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 63,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2021 compare with other Telluride years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2021 model year. See the full Kia Telluride report for every year and full specs/safety data.