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Kia Telluride Recall 21V577: Blank Instrument Display Can Hide Speed and Gear Info

NHTSA campaign 21V577, reported July 28, 2021, 5,143 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022 Kia Telluride vehicles may have an instrument cluster LCD screen that stays blank after startup. When the display is blank, key information such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer is not shown to the driver, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix is a software update to the instrument cluster, and dealers will perform it free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed August 3, 2021 can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing recall SC215.

To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or ask a Kia dealer to check for open recalls on your vehicle.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V577Kia Motors America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Kia Telluride2022