Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Kia Telluride has 85 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
85
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| 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 ... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | I have been having issues with excessive oil consumption . No warning signs or notifications . Al... |
| 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 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Issue: Oil consumption/ low oil pressure indicator or check engine light did not go on. Was driving... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine has a Pcv valve issue that causes oil to leak from seals and burnt through the pistons causin... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle was consuming what I thought was a good bit of oil, I had an oils consumption test done, ... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2020 Kia Telluride has been serviced repeatedly for what has been described as an oil pan leak. ... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption between oil changes, requiring frequent oil to... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ENGINE | 2020 KIA Telluride failed oil consumption test. Available for inspection upon request. A vehicle ru... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ENGINE | For some time, I was noticing that my 2020 Kia Telluride was consuming excessive amounts of motor oi... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Around Dec 13 the cooling fan started running by itself while the vehicle was in the garage for a fe... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased this vehicle with 109,000 miles on it. After driving for about a month, I noticed a nois... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The argument for the warranty claim to be honored and the work to be completed is as follows. Kia In... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Plastic oil filter housing cracked causing all oil to leak out. If not noticed would have blown eng... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving down the road and the engine started suddenly making a loud knocking noise. The car wa... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ENGINE | I just recently purchased this vehicle used. I live in northwest Indiana and as soon as the temperat... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Oil consumption, I use full synthetic restore and protect . I change oil every 3500 miles .. after e... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine light continues to come on and the vehicle sputters a lot while driving, it seems like it doe... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle engine is using 1-2 quarts of oil every month or so. Vehicle only has 85k miles. Engine also... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2020 Kia Telluride consumes oil.at an alarming rate. About 2 quarts for every 1000 - 1500 miles. ... |