2021 Kia Telluride Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
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
“My wife had placed our two children in the car in their car seats. She attempted to start the vehicle by pressing the brake and…”NHTSA complaint 11518264 — filed 04/21/2023
“While in drive, the battery discharge warning was displayed inconsistently, similar to what had occurred sporadically on January 21 and January 23. Without notice, multiple…”NHTSA complaint 11518162 — filed 04/20/2023
“While driving, an error illuminated (inconsistently), signaling a battery discharge warning. This indicator was not consistent and would come and go at different times. The…”NHTSA complaint 11518160 — filed 04/20/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Kia Telluride have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Kia Telluride: 35 of 330 complaints on file (10.6%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
