2021 Kia Telluride Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · 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 visibility/wiper 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
“2021 Kia Telluride. Driving home from work 6/8/23. Small crack developed in the windshield on passenger side lower corner. Has spread quickly across windshield. Left…”NHTSA complaint 11527597 — filed 06/18/2023
“The front windshield is pitting. There are many divots in the windshield. I purchased the car brand new and have noticed new marks over the…”NHTSA complaint 11523965 — filed 05/26/2023
“Upon driving my new vehicle for approximately 5 months, the windshield got chipped. I took this to an individual and had this sealed. Last week…”NHTSA complaint 11474117 — filed 07/15/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Kia Telluride have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Kia Telluride: 60 of 330 complaints on file (18.2%). 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 visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
