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2021 Kia Telluride recalls

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Telluride, including a "park outside" fire-risk advisory.

2021 Kia Telluride recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection
NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles OUTSIDE, away from buildings, until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

4 Open recalls
322 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE #21V164000 Reported 11/03/2021

Defect

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.

Free 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.

Park outside TRAILER HITCHES #22V626000 Reported 15/08/2022

NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from structures until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

Defect

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.

Free 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.

Recall POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT #24V214000 Reported 20/03/2024

Defect

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.

Free 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.

Park outside SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST #24V407000 Reported 05/06/2024

NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from structures until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

Defect

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.

Free 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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 322 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Kia Telluride.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 73
VISIBILITY/WIPER 54
ENGINE 37
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32
STRUCTURE 26
POWER TRAIN 24
VISIBILITY 17
SUSPENSION 14

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Telluride, including a "park outside" fire-risk advisory. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Kia recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Kia Telluride. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Kia. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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