Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Kia Telluride has 6 recalls, 689 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
689
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Kia TELLURIDE SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Opened the sunroof. Used the automatic switch to close it. The sunroof jammed and would not close. I... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof mechanism in the vehicle jammed and broke out of the track. When my wife drove the vehi... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride. The white paint on the car is coming off in huge p... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | I have been having issues with excessive oil consumption . No warning signs or notifications . Al... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2020 Kia Telluride EX experienced a sudden engine shutoff / loss of motive power while driving in... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The check engine light is on and reading code P07104. The vehicle has been diagnosed and it was foun... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Car is burning over 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles with no leaks, stalls at stop signs and lights.... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | Vehicle fire causing a total loss to vehicle and home |
| Jan 25, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned? The windshield wiper system failed. The design ... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Issue: Oil consumption/ low oil pressure indicator or check engine light did not go on. Was driving... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride with 48,409 miles. My wife purchased it new. It has ... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My transmission failed at 95k miles and was available for inspection at a fee. My safety was at risk... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine has a Pcv valve issue that causes oil to leak from seals and burnt through the pistons causin... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof malfunctioned while I was attempting to open it, producing a loud pop and causing the gl... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Oil filter housing assembly- Resulted in very low engine oil with no warning lights or engine lights... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Snow White Pearl paint is peeling like a banana. Contacted Kia and are aware of the problem but offe... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle was consuming what I thought was a good bit of oil, I had an oils consumption test done, ... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Peal white paint peeling off in large patches started above the windshield, not the hood. |
| Jan 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle began shifting really hard and the rpm meter started going way up and down really fast. The ... |