Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Kia Telluride has 41 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
41
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | Vehicle fire causing a total loss to vehicle and home |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle manufacturers have certain basic rules and procedures that must be followed. When a vehicle ... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When parked on an incline, the vehicle will not start and has to have the battery jumped. When attem... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After a few months from purchasing (9/2022), I noticed some weird electrical issues occurring. The f... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The infotainment system which includes the backup video system has turned to a green screen intermit... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof malfunctioned on opening, went off the tracks and is now stuck in an open position. There we... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Wind deflector snapped on Sun roof causing. Sun roof to get lodged and get off track. Unable to clo... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Folding outside mirrors get stuck randomly, Back up Camera functions erratically, and worst of all, ... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2020 Kia Telluride completely stalled on me on my way to work. The vehicle was not smoking and it... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Driver side power folding mirror is malfunctioning. It will sometimes get stuck in one position and ... |
| Nov 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | Our vehicle was flagged for a service campaign recall for the power seat control switch and seat sli... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | For the past year at least I've had check engine light come on and turn off before being able to get... |
| Oct 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | OCTOBER 2024 Before the main incident Oct 2024, I started noticing slight changes in the way my KIA ... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Continues to have issues with dealership to remedy/correct recalls. Have waited for 60+ days since r... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the center infotainment screen has turned green. sometimes a hazy green, othertimes almost a solid g... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My check engine and oil lights have come on more than once around the time of needing an oil change.... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof went off track and will not close. Took it to the dealership and it will need a totally new ... |
| May 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | On Friday [XXX], my vehicle began failing to brake after being in traffic for about 45 minutes. I ha... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2020 Kia Telluride SX model won’t start, I get an error “Check ESC“. It will also have other warn... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a fairly brand new 2020 Kia Telluride with only about 50,000 miles on it and one day out of n... |