While driving, small amount of snow fell from roof on to windshield and was unable to see the road clearly. Wipers were unable to lift the small about of snow to clear the windshield. Luckily I was not on a busy road an was able to stop. After clearing the small amount of snow the wipers were able to function.
2021 Kia Telluride visibility problems
moderate 71 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350 · see visibility across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
71
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$350
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 71 visibility complaints filed for the 2021 Kia Telluride, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 71 visibility complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 6 model years of Kia Telluride in our records for visibility problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Windshield was found with a 4 foot crack. In it .nothing hit the windshield
Tl* the contact own a 2021 Kia telluride. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked due to a snow storm however, the next day the contact went to clean off the vehicle and noticed a crack in the front windshield. The contact took the vehicle to route 23 Kia (1 windbeam rd, riverdale, nj 07457) and was informed that there would be a fee assessed for the repair. The manufacturer was notified…
A tiny rock hit the windshield going 30 miles an hour. The crack has consistently grown every day. My whole windshield has to be replaced. I've never had a vehicle that has such a weak windshield. This car is only 11 months old. The crack is horizontal and affects my view if the road because it's right in the middle.
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Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2021 Kia Telluride?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 71 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most visibility failures cluster between 1,900 and 3,500 miles, with the median around 3,200. A quarter of owners report trouble before 1,900; a quarter make it past 3,500. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/Kia/Telluride.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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