2021 KIA TELLURIDE LX

The vehicle is a 2021 Kia Telluride listed with a Certificate of Salvage. The auction record identifies the primary damage as WATER/FLOOD. Stage 1 reported that the available exterior, interior, dashboard, and engine-bay photos do not show a clear tide line, waterline staining, mud or silt residue, flood-related corrosion, or other visible water damage. Its assessment was that the visible evidence does not support the WATER/FLOOD primary-damage claim. The instrument cluster was illuminated and readable, with multiple warning icons also illuminated. The documented visible damage is primarily cosmetic. Several light, vertical white scuff marks are present on the left rear quarter panel behind the left rear wheel arch, near the tail lamp. The visible second-row seat cushion also has broad dark discoloration and uneven staining across the seating surface. The condition and operation of the affected areas should be verified through an in-person inspection, particularly given the salvage designation and illuminated warning indicators. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a left-hand-drive, front-wheel-drive (4x2) SUV with a 3.8-liter gasoline V6, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and seating for eight across three rows. It is identified as an LX trim and was manufactured by Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in the United States. Official NHTSA recall information lists recalls affecting this model and year, including the front-passenger occupant classification system, certain Kia tow-hitch harnesses, the intermediate and right-front driveshaft engagement, and the front power-seat motor. An additional 2026 recall, campaign 26V430000, replaces recall 24V407 and concerns the same front power-seat motor fire risk; the VIN search for that campaign is scheduled to become available on NHTSA.gov on July 17, 2026, with owner notification expected from August 13, 2026. Recall completion should be confirmed with Kia or an authorized dealer before purchase.