2021 Kia Telluride recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Kia Telluride. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 2, 2026Fire risk2020–2024 Kia Telluride — Seats
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.
26V430000 · 463K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 5, 2024Fire risk2020–2024 Kia Telluride — Seats
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.
24V407000 · 463K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Mar 20, 2024Crash risk2020–2024 Kia Telluride — Power Train
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.
24V214000 · 427K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Aug 15, 2022Fire risk2020–2022 Kia Telluride — Trailer Hitches
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.
22V626000 · 36K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Mar 11, 2021Crash risk2021 Kia Forte, 2021 Kia K5, 2021 Kia Telluride — Air Bags
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."
21V164000 · 142 units · Kia Motors America