2021 Kia Telluride: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-24

Unfortunately, beginning in june 2025, i experienced a serious engine problem. while driving, the vehicle began sputtering and stalled twice in traffic. i immediately brought it to the dealer, where i was told the engine had no oil, despite no prior warning of abnormal oil loss (no engine warning lights and no leaks). the service department added oil and initiated an oil consumption test. on october 4, 2025, the same

Power Train,Engine2026-09-21

I purchased my 2021 kia telluride s new, with only 22 miles from the test drive. xxx (approx. 53,000 miles, vehicle age 18 months): the transmission failed while i was traveling approx. 75-80 mph on a major highway in [xxx]. upon failure, the vehicle suddenly lurched as if the brakes had locked or the parking brake had been applied, nearly causing us to strike our heads on the dashboard and creating a hazardous sit

Visibility/Wiper2026-09-19

The sunroof on vehicle is not able to open/close correctly due to track/clips broken. vehicle was purchased used january 2023. the sunroof has been used less than 5 times during this period. i spoke to a service advisor at the local dealership, bulldog kia of athens , ga. he confirmed that there is a continual issue with this and that he advises customers to not use the sunroof after 60,000 miles. with further resear

Electrical System,Seats2026-09-17

My wife and i purchased a 2021 kia telluride brand new a few years ago when we lived in [xxx]. we are currently active duty usaf and brought our kia telluride with us here, while stationed in [xxx]. the vehicle is currently under two recalls sc316r and sc374 and is a fire risk. under these types of recalls, vehicle shipping companies will not transport vehicles on their boats. we know this because we had to have two