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2020 Kia Telluride Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2020 Kia Telluride has 6 recalls, 733 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

6

Recalls

733

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 9, 2026

Recalls

19V594000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seat...

20V436000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the ve...

22V626000

TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as...

24V148000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.

24V214000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged...

24V407000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

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 kn...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2020 Kia TELLURIDE SUV AWD

Top Complaint Categories

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
163
VISIBILITY/WIPER
121
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
89
ENGINE
84
STRUCTURE
39
POWER TRAIN
33
SUSPENSION
20
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
12

Problems by Component

Lights172Visibility135Other111Engine97Powertrain63Structure48Electrical46Suspension28Steering9Brakes9Speed Control5Seat Belts3Seats3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 27, 2026ENGINEAfter reading multiple forums, I've learned there's a known issue with the 2020 Tellurides burning e...
Jun 27, 2026ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOil burns too fast causing oil changes to be required by every 3000 miles
Jun 22, 2026STRUCTUREThe power sunroof and its sliding track/rail assembly failed. While operating the sunroof using its ...
Jun 22, 2026POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH...
Jun 19, 2026STRUCTUREWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ...
Jun 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe paint on my white 2020 Kia Telluride is peeling/delaminating from the hood and the area directly...
Jun 18, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSC299 (high‑beam headlight failure) is actually a safety defect tied to visibility and part of a rec...
Jun 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI have a 2020 Kia telluride. On 6/14/2026 I opened my sun roof and was unable to close it. I called...
Jun 11, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving with the AWD activated ...
Jun 10, 2026STRUCTURESunroof issue with the air dam that lifts up when the sunroof opens breaks off and throws the the su...
Jun 9, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNot due to recalls. My entire car was malfunctioning over the backup camera. Every system was being ...
Jun 6, 2026SUSPENSIONRattling noise experienced going over small bumps. Dealer confirmed rear shocks were leaking/rusted ...
Jun 5, 2026ENGINEVehicle experienced catastrophic engine failure while traveling approximately 70 mph on a highway. I...
Jun 1, 2026STRUCTUREMy vehicle’s white exterior paint and clear coat are delaminating and peeling off in pieces while dr...
May 31, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe wind deflector and track assembly on the sunroof of our 2020 Kia Telluride (56K miles) broke whe...
May 25, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sunroof wind deflector broke and as a result the sunroof was jammed open. In order to close the ...
May 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy sunroof windscreen arm broke which in turn caused the glass to go off track. The windscreen arm ...
May 23, 2026ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEComponent/System Failed: Engine — excessive oil consumption and oil leaks leading to complete engine...
May 22, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEFollowing a recent $9,000 engine replacement performed by an authorized Kia dealership, my vehicle s...
May 17, 2026POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI was driving down the interstate when all of a sudden, I hear a bang, and my power went crazy, coul...