NHTSA Complaint #11518652 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11518652
Vehicle	2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 16, 2023
Date Filed	April 24, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

The rear self-levelling shocks have failed completely, providing no shock absorbtion whatsoever. The vehicle is extremely difficult to control on bumpy roads even at moderate speed as it bounces so violently it is difficlult to maintain steeering. My vehicle is a 2021 Telluride SX with towing package

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