2021 Kia Telluride engine problems
The 2021 Kia Telluride has 54 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
54
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Driving on the highway when all the lights on the dashboard came on and heard a loud sound. Pulled over and noticed flames coming out. The front part of the car 911 was called. An incident report was made. The flames were out quickly. The car was towed and is at the dealership.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the 2021 Kia Telluride engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.