Better, but still above most SUVs
The 2021 Telluride has about 400 complaints per 100,000 sold. Sunroof faults, oil use and cracked windshields lead.
Updated November 2026 · based on 377 owner complaints and 5 recalls
402 32% below the Telluride average
5 free to fix at a dealer
Every Telluride year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Sunroof
The sunroof sticks open or shatters.
Fix: Glass $800 to $1,500
Structure
Windshield crack
Cracks that spread with no clear impact.
Fix: Windshield $500 to $1,200
Visibility and wipers
Recalls
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.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2021 Kia Telluride
- Open and close the sunroof.Large glass roofs can shatter on their own, and drain tubes can clog and leak water inside. A small chip at the edge can grow into a full shatter.57 of the 377 owner complaints about the 2021 Telluride involve the glass and visibility (15%).
- Look closely at the windshield.Windshields on some of these cars crack easily. On cars with camera safety systems, a new windshield also needs the cameras recalibrated, which can cost $800 to $1,500.57 of the 377 owner complaints about the 2021 Telluride involve the glass and visibility (15%).
Questions
Is the 2021 Kia Telluride reliable?
Better, but still above most SUVs. The 2021 Telluride has about 400 complaints per 100,000 sold. Sunroof faults, oil use and cracked windshields lead.
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?
5 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2021 Kia Telluride problems?
Sunroof; Windshield crack.
Crash rating shown for the 2021 Kia Telluride SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.