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2020 Kia Telluride Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Kia Telluride has 85 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Kia Telluride

Lights
171
Visibility
134
Other
104
Engine
85
Powertrain
55
Structure
43
Electrical
41
Suspension
26
Brakes
8
Steering
7
Speed Control
5
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

85

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ...
Mar 10, 2026ENGINEI have been having issues with excessive oil consumption . No warning signs or notifications . Al...
Feb 1, 2026ENGINECar is burning over 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles with no leaks, stalls at stop signs and lights....
Jan 20, 2026ENGINEIssue: Oil consumption/ low oil pressure indicator or check engine light did not go on. Was driving...
Jan 14, 2026ENGINEEngine has a Pcv valve issue that causes oil to leak from seals and burnt through the pistons causin...
Jan 8, 2026ENGINEMy vehicle was consuming what I thought was a good bit of oil, I had an oils consumption test done, ...
Dec 31, 2025ENGINEMy 2020 Kia Telluride has been serviced repeatedly for what has been described as an oil pan leak. ...
Dec 26, 2025ENGINEThe vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption between oil changes, requiring frequent oil to...
Dec 19, 2025ENGINE2020 KIA Telluride failed oil consumption test. Available for inspection upon request. A vehicle ru...
Dec 19, 2025ENGINEFor some time, I was noticing that my 2020 Kia Telluride was consuming excessive amounts of motor oi...
Dec 13, 2025ENGINEAround Dec 13 the cooling fan started running by itself while the vehicle was in the garage for a fe...
Dec 4, 2025ENGINEI purchased this vehicle with 109,000 miles on it. After driving for about a month, I noticed a nois...
Dec 3, 2025ENGINEThe argument for the warranty claim to be honored and the work to be completed is as follows. Kia In...
Dec 1, 2025ENGINEPlastic oil filter housing cracked causing all oil to leak out. If not noticed would have blown eng...
Nov 30, 2025ENGINEI was driving down the road and the engine started suddenly making a loud knocking noise. The car wa...
Nov 24, 2025ENGINEI just recently purchased this vehicle used. I live in northwest Indiana and as soon as the temperat...
Nov 8, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOil consumption, I use full synthetic restore and protect . I change oil every 3500 miles .. after e...
Nov 1, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine light continues to come on and the vehicle sputters a lot while driving, it seems like it doe...
Oct 10, 2025ENGINEVehicle engine is using 1-2 quarts of oil every month or so. Vehicle only has 85k miles. Engine also...
Oct 9, 2025ENGINEMy 2020 Kia Telluride consumes oil.at an alarming rate. About 2 quarts for every 1000 - 1500 miles. ...

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