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Buying a used 2021 Kia Telluride? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2021 Kia Telluride has 5 recalls in this group. Tow hitch wiring, seat knob overheating, and power seat motor fire risks stand out, each carrying a park-outside instruction. Other recalls concern an airbag sensor and driveshaft-related rollaway. The 359 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports; listed areas include unknown or other issues at 101, visibility/wiper at 63, engine at 62, and electrical system at 39. Recall repair documentation deserves particular attention.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Obtain VIN-specific completion records for all three fire-risk recalls and current parking instructions.
- Verify airbag sensor and driveshaft rollaway recall repairs.
- Ask about windshield/wiper problems, engine symptoms, and electrical repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Kia Telluride
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride Tow Hitch Wiring Fire Risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Telluride Seat Knob Overheating Fire Risk · park outside | Seats | critical |
| Kia Telluride Power Seat Motor Fire Risk · park outside | Seats | critical |
| Kia Telluride, K5, Forte Airbag Sensor May Fail | AIR Bags | high |
| Kia Telluride driveshaft can cause vehicle rollaway | Power Train | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
359 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 86 | None found |
| Engine | 62 | None found |
| Electrical System | 39 | None found |
| Structure | 33 | None found |
| Power Train | 27 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 21 | None found |