How common are suspension problems on the 2021 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 model year, making up about 6% of all 365 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Kia Telluride's suspension?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2021 Telluride.

What is the main suspension complaint on the 2021 Telluride?

The most frequently described issue is failure of the rear self-leveling shock absorbers, which owners say causes clunking noises and a bouncing, hard-to-control ride, with a median mileage at failure of 81,000 miles.

Do owners report tire problems too?

Yes. Several complaints describe uneven tire wear and blowouts, including one tire failure at highway speed and another owner who reported popping three tires within about a year and a half.

Did any 2021 Telluride suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data for this area on the 2021 Telluride shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2021 Kia Telluride Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Kia Telluride, about 6% of its 365 total complaints for the year. The most common failure pattern is rear self-leveling shock failure, with median mileage at failure of 81,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 22; 6% of 365
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear self-leveling (NIVOMAT) shock absorbers fail, producing clunking noises and a stiff, non-compressing ride that gets worse over speed bumps and uneven roads.
Once shocks fail, the rear end bounces or pitches violently side to side and diagonally, making the vehicle hard to control and causing driver and passenger fatigue.
Some owners report rear shocks leaking or wearing out prematurely after replacement, with failures recurring within months of a repair.
Multiple tire tread and blowout complaints describe tires wearing unevenly or ballooning quickly, with several tires popping at different mileages on the same vehicle.
One owner reported a tire blowout at highway speed after the low tire pressure warning light came on shortly before failure.

When 2021 Kia Telluride suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2022, latest Aug 29, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2026 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Kia Telluride

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Telluride model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202032 (4%)
202122 (6%)
202211 (3%)
20239 (4%)
20244 (2%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension problems on the 2021 Kia Telluride?: NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 model year, making up about 6% of all 365 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Kia Telluride's suspension?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2021 Telluride.
What is the main suspension complaint on the 2021 Telluride?: The most frequently described issue is failure of the rear self-leveling shock absorbers, which owners say causes clunking noises and a bouncing, hard-to-control ride, with a median mileage at failure of 81,000 miles.
Do owners report tire problems too?: Yes. Several complaints describe uneven tire wear and blowouts, including one tire failure at highway speed and another owner who reported popping three tires within about a year and a half.
Did any 2021 Telluride suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data for this area on the 2021 Telluride shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.