2021 Kia Telluride recalls
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Telluride, at least one with a “do not drive” or “park outside” advisory. Hazard and remedy below are NHTSA’s own text.
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A campaign often covers only some production dates or plants, and a previous owner may have had the repair done. To know whether your vehicle has an open recall, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (opens in a new tab) or call a dealer of the brand. Recall repairs are free of charge.
NHTSA campaign 26V430000received
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
NHTSA advisoryPark it outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
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.
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NHTSA campaign 24V407000received
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
NHTSA advisoryPark it outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
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.
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NHTSA campaign 24V214000received
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Hazard
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
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.
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NHTSA campaign 22V626000received
Trailer hitches
NHTSA advisoryPark it outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Hazard
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
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.
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NHTSA campaign 21V164000received
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Hazard
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.
What to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
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."
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Questions about 2021 Kia Telluride recalls
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Telluride as collected on October 3, 2026. Not every vehicle of the model is part of every campaign.
What is the most recent 2021 Kia Telluride recall?
Campaign 26V430000, received by NHTSA on July 2, 2026, about: seats: front assembly: power adjust. NHTSA states: “A fire increases the risk of injury.”
Is there a “do not drive” or “park outside” advisory for the 2021 Kia Telluride?
Yes. NHTSA attached such an advisory to campaigns 26V430000, 24V407000, 22V626000. See the campaign on this page and check your VIN.
How do I check my own Kia Telluride?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer of the brand. That is the only way to know whether your vehicle is included in a campaign and whether the repair was already done. Recall repairs are free.
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