2021 Kia Telluride
2021 Kia Telluride in NHTSA data: length 500 cm, curb weight 1,970 kg and 5 recall campaigns.
2021 Kia Telluride at a glance
NHTSA lists 1 specification row for the 2021 Kia Telluride. Overall length is 500 cm (196.9 in), width 199 cm, height 176 cm and wheelbase 290 cm (114.2 in). Curb weight is 1,970 kg (4,343 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 500 cm (2020: 500 cm) and curb weight 1,970 kg (2020: 1,970 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELLURIDE 4DR SUV | 500 cm196.9 in | 199 cm78.3 in | 176 cm69.3 in | 290 cm114.2 in | 1,970 kg4,343 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Telluride
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 3 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V430000 | 2 July 2026 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 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. NHTSA: park outside |
| 24V407000 | 5 June 2024 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 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. NHTSA: park outside |
| 24V214000 | 20 March 2024 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 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. |
| 22V626000 | 15 August 2022 | TRAILER HITCHES | 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)… NHTSA: park outside |
| 21V164000 | 11 March 2021 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 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… |
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Decode the VIN of a 2021 Kia Telluride
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.