2021 Kia Telluride maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2021 Telluride, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2021 Kia Telluride oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $45-$90). Severe (any of the manual's severe conditions, such as short trips, long low-speed driving, dusty or salted roads, very cold weather, heavy traffic, mountain roads or towing): every 3,750 mi or 6 months.
- Brake Fluid
- 60,000mi
- ≈ 97,000km
- 48 mo
- Tire Rotation
- 7,500mi
- ≈ 12,000km
- Engine Air Filter
- 30,000mi
- ≈ 48,000km
- 48 mo
- Cabin Air Filter
- 15,000mi
- ≈ 24,000km
- 24 mo
Service intervals
From the 2021 Kia Telluride schedule.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemSevere (any of the manual's severe conditions, such as short trips, long low-speed driving, dusty or salted roads, very cold weather, heavy traffic, mountain roads or towing): every 3,750 mi or 6 months.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | $45-$90 | |
| Tire RotationGuide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 7,500 mi≈ 12,000 km | $25-$50 | |
| Engine Air FilterInspect every 7,500 mi or 12 months; replace every 30,000 mi or 48 months. Severe (dusty or unpaved roads): more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 30,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 48,000 km / 48 mo | $30-$70 | |
| Cabin Air FilterSevere (rough, dusty or salted roads, mountain roads): inspect more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 15,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 24,000 km / 24 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Spark PlugsSevere (short trips, long low-speed driving, heavy traffic, mountain roads, towing, commercial use, stop-and-go driving): more frequently.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 97,500 mi≈ 157,000 km | $150-$300 | |
| Brake FluidSafety itemInspect every 7,500 mi or 12 months; replace every 60,000 mi or 48 months.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 60,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 97,000 km / 48 mo | $100-$180 | |
| Engine CoolantFirst replacement at 120,000 mi or 10 years; after that every 30,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo | $120-$220 | |
| Automatic Transmission FluidNormal use: no service required. Severe (short trips, rough, dusty or salted roads, very cold weather, heavy traffic, mountain roads, towing, commercial use, sustained high speed): replace every 60,000 mi.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | As needed | $150-$300 | |
| Rear Differential Fluid (inspect) (AWD only)AWD only. Inspect every 37,500 mi or 48 months. Severe (rough, dusty or salted roads, mountain roads, towing, commercial use, high speed): replace every 75,000 mi. Change the oil any time it has been submerged in water.Guide How to Change Differential Fluid (Rear Axle and Front 4x4) | 37,500 mi / 48 mo≈ 60,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Transfer Case Fluid (inspect) (AWD only)AWD only. Inspect every 37,500 mi or 48 months. Severe (rough, dusty or salted roads, mountain roads, towing, commercial use, high speed): replace every 75,000 mi. Change the oil any time it has been submerged in water.Guide How to Change Transfer Case Fluid (4x4 and AWD) | 37,500 mi / 48 mo≈ 60,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Drive Belt InspectionFirst inspection at 60,000 mi or 72 months; after that every 15,000 mi or 24 months. Replace the belt when cracks occur or tension is reduced.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Brake InspectionBrake discs and pads. Severe (rough, dusty or salted roads, very cold weather, mountain roads, towing): more frequently.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Battery InspectionGuide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | — |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2021 Kia Telluride
How often does a 2021 Kia Telluride need an oil change?
The 2021 Kia Telluride oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $45-$90). Severe (any of the manual's severe conditions, such as short trips, long low-speed driving, dusty or salted roads, very cold weather, heavy traffic, mountain roads or towing): every 3,750 mi or 6 months.
What maintenance does a 2021 Kia Telluride need?
The services not to skip on a 2021 Kia Telluride: engine oil & filter every 7,500 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid every 60,000 mi / 48 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.