2021 Kia Telluride Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 open recalls for the 2021 Kia Telluride. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Trailer Hitches

PARK OUTSIDE
What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 22V626000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 15, 2022.

Front Assembly Power Adjust

PARK OUTSIDE

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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 campaign 24V407000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jun 5, 2024.

Front Assembly Power Adjust

PARK OUTSIDE

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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 campaign 26V430000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 2, 2026.

Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 21V164000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 11, 2021.

Driveline Driveshaft

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 24V214000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 20, 2024.

Owner complaints

370filed with NHTSA · 114 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2026
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Engine
67
Visibility/Wiper
64
Electrical System
42
Structure
33

7 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 9 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Kia Telluride years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Kia Telluride, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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