2021 Kia Telluride suspension problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2021 Kia Telluride — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Constant failure of the rear self leveling shocks there is tsb on the issue but manufacturer will only replace first set of shocks which causes the owner to pay every 20k plus miles for new rear shocks”
filed Aug 29, 2026
“My 2021 Kia Telluride has suffered two consecutive component failures of the rear suspension's self-leveling shock absorbers. This component is the exact subject of Kia's August 15, 2024 Extended Warranty Program (WTY040), which acknowledges a widespread engineering defect causing premature rear…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Telluride | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Telluride | 8 | 4% |
| 2022 Telluride | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Telluride | 31 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Kia Telluride
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.