2021 Kia Telluride visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 19, 2026GAVisibility & Wipers

   The sunroof on vehicle is not able to open/close correctly due to track/clips broken. Vehicle was purchased used January 2023. The sunroof has been used less than 5 times during this period. I spoke to a service advisor at the local dealership, Bulldog Kia of Athens , Ga. He confirmed that there is a continual issue with this and that He advises customers to NOT use the sunroof after 60,000 miles. With further research, Kia is aware of this issue and has yet to offer a…

   NHTSA complaint #11765569 · source
2. Filed Sep 14, 2026MNVisibility & Wipers

   Every time the wiper blades are in intermittent mode they randomly stop at various spots on the windshield. I have to switch to low or high or turn them off completely for the motor to engage and work again.

   NHTSA complaint #11764208 · source
3. Filed Jul 22, 2026ARVisibility & Wipers

   Windshield wipers pause during use in intermittent and slow/low setting. Was initially told that the wipers were old and needed replacing and this would fix the issue. Wipers were replaced and still having same issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11752077 · source
4. Filed Jul 16, 2026KYEngineVisibility & Wipers

   Constant jerking and shuttering when accelerating/shifting gears. Oil consumption done last year as dealership thought it was engine related. Engine replaced. Problem continues. Fuel in MAP sensor. Continued shuttering at acceleration, shuttering at parked idle, shuttering at braking idle, engine stalls at red lights but car stays on. When car is started, exhaust is pushing out gusts of strong fuel smell and sputtering little puffs. Replaced engine, MAP, upper intake…

   NHTSA complaint #11750819 · source
5. Filed Jul 15, 202675,833 miNJVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. While the contact’s wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the sunroof was open, and there was a loud sound coming from the sunroof, and metal pieces flew off the vehicle and fell inside the vehicle. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 75,833.

   NHTSA complaint #11750569 · source
6. Filed May 20, 2026PAVisibility & Wipers

   Windshield chipped and cracked. Causes a safety issue due to temperamental glass and vision impairment. McKenneys garage has viewed the damage and confirms the damage. No. No.

   NHTSA complaint #11739016 · source
7. Filed Apr 22, 2026NVOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The sunroof on my 2021 Kia Telluride broke and is stuck open. We had to take it to Kia to have the repair quoted and they want to charge $6k to have it replaced. This is a huge safety issue, as it is winter and we have rain/snow getting in the car, as well as the potential for someone to break into my car through the sunroof as well. I have read numerous reports online of other 2021 Kia Tellurides with this same issue. Please have Kia issue a recall to have this issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11733089 · source
8. Filed Feb 2, 2026GAVisibility & Wipers

   Windshield developed a multipronged crack that does not resemble a normal road hazard crack. After having tried a mobile windshield repair, the results are not successful as the cracks seem segmented and will not accept normal repair. Files include a photo of outside and inside vehicle pic of windshield.

   NHTSA complaint #11714959 · source
9. Filed May 15, 2025ALOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   My wife was driving with my kids when there sounded like an explosion and the sunroof exploded. There was nothing around that hit the glass and we haven't been involved in any accidents that may have compromised the integrity of the glass. The sound sounds like an explosion and luckily when it scared my wife while driving, she didn't jerk the wheel and flip the vehicle. Also, thankfully the sunroof shade was closed otherwise glass would have exploded everywhere inside the…

   NHTSA complaint #11661106 · source
10. Filed Oct 17, 2024CABody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

    Sunroof/moonroof will no longer close. It is stuck in the open position and this will cause water to enter the cabin if it rains. The vehicle was examined by the dealer and they confirmed that a component is fault and will need to be replaced. No warning lamps or additional symptoms were noticed prior to the sunroof malfunctioning. The vehicle only has 44,100 miles.

    NHTSA complaint #11620480 · source
11. Filed Oct 3, 2024NJVisibility & Wipers

    Sunroof track broken, causing it unable to be closed. Dealer covered with tape until parts able to be ordered approx. 5 days later. Tape flew off while driving on highway with potential for an accident.

    NHTSA complaint #11617960 · source
12. Filed Sep 30, 2024TNVisibility & Wipers

    Track for sunroof broke and will not properly open or close. I was able to close it back but will not touch until the part can be repaired/replaced.

    NHTSA complaint #11617369 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology