NHTSA Complaint #11688419 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11688419
Vehicle 2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

Inspected by Kia for 2nd time due to vehicle suddenly shaking, overheating and turning off. First time fluids were low and replaced, kia stated should be fine but then while driving on the highway this past week same dangerous problem happened again suddenly where my vehicle started abruptly shaking making it hard to control, alerted overheating and immediately shut off. This time Kia diagnosed this issue is being caused by multiple hoses and seals failing due to degradation and leaking in multiple locations. Kia’s diagnostic repair inspection states heater core hoses(all), valve cover gaskets,Radiator Hoses upper & Lower, and other seals or connecting components are all leaking and need replaced. Have read online and communicated with other owners of the telluride in which many state same complaints of similar or same problem, therefore this seems to be a very common issue, a safety hazard and concern, not to mention a costly repair that seems to be a quality or manufacturing issue that may need to be evaluated further.

Related Complaints for the 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11719571 After owning this Telluride for a year the engine started stalling. I took it into the nearest Oil change company, an...
#11715428 Component/System Failure: The engine and lubrication system appear to be malfunctioning. The vehicle has repeatedly e...
#11709402 On 12/24/25 the vehicle experienced the very same issue, on the highway, with my family in the car, coming from Chris...
#11708378 The checked engine light came on with Code: P219C00. Vehicle was taken to the Kia Perris dealership for maintenance i...
#11707979 Bought the vehicle in February. The vehicle is burning oil too fast. In 1 week 5 qts. I don't drive much as I work fr...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

#11719571 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM After owning this Telluride for a year the engine started stalling. I took it into the nearest Oil change company, an...
#11718971 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I attempted to use my sunroof today 2/18/26 and I heard a popping sound and it sounded like something broke. I rolle...
#11715866 SEAT BELTS The seat belt buckle in the driver position is failing to latch. It has to be pushed in multiple times in a row and v...
#11715428 POWER TRAIN Component/System Failure: The engine and lubrication system appear to be malfunctioning. The vehicle has repeatedly e...
#11714959 VISIBILITY/WIPER Windshield developed a multipronged crack that does not resemble a normal road hazard crack. After having tried a mob...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report