| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V626000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. |
| Consequence | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 14, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V436000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' |
| Consequence | Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190109 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V594000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC181. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2020 Kia Telluride Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2020 Kia Telluride have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2020 Kia Telluride has atleast 7 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Kia Telluride recalls?
A: The 2020 Kia Telluride recalls include: TRAILER HITCHES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER.
A: Yes, the 2020 Kia Telluride has atleast 7 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Kia Telluride recalls?
A: The 2020 Kia Telluride recalls include: TRAILER HITCHES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER.