2021 Kia Telluride structure problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Kia Telluride — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2021 Kia Telluride (60,500 miles) experienced failure of the panoramic sunroof wind deflector arm/mechanism. The broken component is available for inspection. The failure prevents the sunroof system from operating properly and may result in improper sealing, water intrusion, or further…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“Sunroof won't fully close which becomes a big issue when driving or parking the vehicle in the rain. Kia dealership diagnosed that the full sunroof assembly needs to be replaced at a total expense of $6,441.56 since the vehicle is out of the 5-year warranty period. No warning messages were…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 6 | 7% |
| 2024 Telluride | 25 | 12% |
| 2023 Telluride | 14 | 7% |
| 2022 Telluride | 19 | 6% |
| 2020 Telluride | 52 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Kia Telluride
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.