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2021 Kia Telluride
Common Problems

Ranked from 166 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

7
High severity
4
Medium

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Sunroof Mechanism Failure

    49complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof mechanism fails to operate properly, leading to partial opening or sticking in the open position.

  2. 2

    Windshield Cracking or Chipping Without External Impact

    36complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields crack or chip without any external impact, often spreading rapidly.

  3. 3

    Engine Stalling and Power Loss

    25complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stutters, stalls, or loses power unexpectedly, often accompanied by dashboard alerts and warning lights.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Infotainment System Malfunction

    24complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The infotainment system malfunctions, causing the screen to freeze, display errors, or become unresponsive.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Structural Issues

    20complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Various structural issues, including sunroof track assembly breaking and fuel door body panel detaching.

  6. 6

    Tire Blowouts

    20complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple instances of tire blowouts, especially at high speeds, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

  7. 7

    Sunroof Track Breakage

    14complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof track breaks, causing the sunroof to fail to close properly and potentially allowing water to enter the cabin.

  8. 9

    Sunroof Glass Shattering

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof glass has multiple instances of spontaneous shattering or exploding without any apparent cause or warning.

  9. 10

    Transmission Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission slippage and locking up in park, causing the vehicle to become immobile.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  10. 11

    High-Speed Vibration and Oscillation

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Vehicles experience high-speed vibrations and oscillations between 60-80 mph, affecting ride quality.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.