NHTSA Complaint #11708378 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11708378
Vehicle	2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 29, 2025
Date Filed	January 2, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The checked engine light came on with Code: P219C00. Vehicle was taken to the Kia Perris dealership for maintenance inspection. This happened after the vehicle had to be taken back to dealership for an oil leak post oil change service. The issue has been reported by multiple owners on Reddit. Seems like a manufacturer issue that should be addressed.

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