Every 2021 Kia Telluride recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 26V430000
Feb 7, 2026Seats:Front Assembly:Power AdjustPark outside
- Problem
- 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 while parked or driving.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V430000 →Seats · NHTSA 24V407000
May 6, 2024Seats:Front Assembly:Power AdjustPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Full recall details for 24V407000 →Power Train · NHTSA 24V214000
Mar 20, 2024Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
Full recall details for 24V214000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 22V626000
Aug 15, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- 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 dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
Full recall details for 22V626000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 21V164000
Nov 3, 2021Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
- Problem
- 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 passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
- Fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Full recall details for 21V164000 →
2021 Kia Telluride complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 367 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Kia Telluride, reporting 7 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. Kia has issued at least 102 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other102
- Engine65
- Visibility/Wiper64
- Electrical System41
- Structure33
- Power Train28
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (54)
- Engine (14)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (13)
- Power Train (12)
- Suspension (11)
- Equipment (10)
Read Kia Telluride owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 367 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Kia Telluride. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“Children helping to unload groceries from trunk. 2 different kids have burnt their legs on exhaust pipe while leaning into car to reach.”
2021 KIA TELLURIDEJul 19, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751416
Fire
“Driving on the highway when all the lights on the dashboard came on and heard a loud sound. Pulled over and noticed flames coming out. The front part of the car 911 was called. An incident report was made. The flames were out quickly. The car was towed and is at the dealership.”
2021 KIA TELLURIDEMar 19, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11725589
Fire
“First there are holes in the block from a rod bearing coming off. It was leaking oil and started on fire. There are many recalls and law suits regarding this matter and we shouldn't be on the hook for putting a new engine in.”
2021 KIA TELLURIDEDec 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11707297
Fire
“The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine located on the rear driver's side had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department.”
2021 KIA TELLURIDEJul 2, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11670899
Injury reported
“The panoramic sunroof hinges on my vehicle snapped and a part of the assembly fell and hit me in the head while I was driving.”
2021 KIA TELLURIDEJul 24, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11604395
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