2020 Kia Telluride Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Kia Telluride.
Worst 2020 Kia Telluride Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VISIBILITY/WIPER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kia Telluride.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 173 | 2 | — | 24,741 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 135 | 1 | — | 6,512 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 130 | 1 | 3 | 5,959 mi | |
| ENGINE | 116 | — | 3 | 57,515 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 63 | 1 | 1 | 13,027 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 45 | — | — | 2,559 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 | 1 | 3 | 14,006 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 29 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 10 | — | 1 | 15,012 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2 | — | 16,450 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 9 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 7,976 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 6 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 97,973 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 78,950 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 3 | — | 1 | 62,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 44,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi |
Recalls for 2020 Kia Telluride
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,781,678 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
+ 2 more recalls
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