Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Kia Telluride
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Kia Telluride has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 374 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V430000 Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V407000 Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motor NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V214000 Vehicle Roll Away from Disengaged Driveshaft NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V626000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V164000 Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 105 complaints
- Engine 68 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 64 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Structure 33 complaints
- Power Train 28 complaints
Of the 374 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 374 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Kia Telluride has an average reliability outlook, based on 373 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Complaints cover various vehicle aspects, notably engine, visibility/wiper, and electrical systems. Recalls predominantly focus on seat adjustments, powertrain issues, and airbag systems. Although the breadth of issues suggests some reliability concerns, the complaint frequency is moderate, and data limitations necessitate caution in drawing firm conclusions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $800–$5,000 | common |
| Visibility/wiper | Unknown | $150–$400 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Cooling system service
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine performance issues
- Electrical glitches
- Unusual noises from engine
- Wiper malfunction
- Power seat adjustment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Kia Telluride at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.