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.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kia Telluride.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 173 | 2 | — | 24,741 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 135 | 1 | — | 6,512 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 118 | — | 3 | 57,515 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 63 | 1 | 1 | 13,027 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 45 | 1 | 3 | 14,006 mi | |
| Body Structure | 45 | — | — | 2,559 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 29 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 11 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | — | 1 | 15,012 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 2 | — | 16,450 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 9 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 7,976 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 6 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 97,973 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Bulbs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Kia Telluride
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,078,813 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 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 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. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2020 Kia Telluride — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Telluride reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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