2021 Kia Telluride Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

30Structure:body complaints

9.1%Of all 330 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other89 · 27%

VISIBILITY/WIPER60 · 18.2%

ENGINE55 · 16.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM35 · 10.6%

STRUCTURE:BODY30 · 9.1%

Share of the 330 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Kia Telluride overview page.

What owners report

“While driving, the fuel door body panel detached from the vehicle. Uncertain when or how it occurred. The component was there when the journey started…”NHTSA complaint 11500829 — filed 01/09/2023

“My wife came out of her place of work and there was a six inch crack on our Telluride windshield. She wasn't driving, it was…”NHTSA complaint 11421028 — filed 06/15/2021

“WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE PASSENGER NAD DRIVERS WINDOW FLEXES AND WILL NOT ALWAYS ROLLUP. THE WINDOW FLEXES ENOUGH THAT IT CONTACTS…”NHTSA complaint 11413536 — filed 04/23/2021

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Kia Telluride have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Kia Telluride: 30 of 330 complaints on file (9.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Kia Telluride have in total?

330 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.