# 2021 KIA TELLURIDE — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `2160816` · 2025-12-27 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** TELLURIDE
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
## Narrative
First there are holes in the block from a rod bearing coming off. It was leaking oil and started on fire. There are many recalls and law suits regarding this matter and we shouldn’t be on the hook for putting a new engine in.
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