2021 Kia Telluride Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 41 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Kia Telluride, 11% of that year's 365 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 4,400 miles. No crashes or fires were reported in this area, and three related recalls (seat motor overheating, tow hitch harness) cover Telluride model years including 2021.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 41
- 11% of 365
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Sunroofs crack, pop off their track, or get stuck open while driving or parked, sometimes showering occupants with glass.
- Windshields crack on their own with no impact, both while parked and while driving at low speed.
- Door windows flex at highway speed, contact the door gasket, and refuse to roll up until speed is reduced.
- Front passenger seat occupant sensor fails to detect weight when a seat cushion is added, disabling an airbag-related safety feature.
- Exterior body panels, such as the fuel door panel, detach unexpectedly during driving.
- Exterior paint peels off the body over time.
When 2021 Kia Telluride body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 3, 2020, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2021 Kia Telluride
- NHTSA 26V430000Jul 2, 2026Structure & Body462,869 vehiclesPark Outside
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 while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 24V407000Jun 5, 2024Structure & Body462,869 vehiclesPark Outside
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.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 22V626000Aug 15, 2022Structure & Body36,417 vehiclesPark Outside
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 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.
Remedy: 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Telluride model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are structure and body problems common on the 2021 Kia Telluride?
- NHTSA recorded 41 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Telluride, making up 11% of all 365 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2021 Telluride?
- Yes. Three recalls tied to Structure & Body cover the 2021 Telluride: campaign 26V430000 and 24V407000 both address a front power seat motor that can overheat and cause fire, and campaign 22V626000 covers a tow hitch harness issue.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Structure & Body complaints on the 2021 Telluride is 4,400 miles.
- Do the 2021 Telluride's structure and body complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 41 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Telluride.