| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V148000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail. |
| Consequence | Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the high beam headlights, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 25, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-August 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC299. |
| 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 | 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. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. 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 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V214000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK. |
| Consequence | A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303. |
| 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 June 2024
2020 Kia Telluride Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2020 Kia Telluride have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2020 Kia Telluride has atleast 11 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Kia Telluride recalls?
A: The 2020 Kia Telluride recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, TRAILER HITCHES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER.
A: Yes, the 2020 Kia Telluride has atleast 11 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Kia Telluride recalls?
A: The 2020 Kia Telluride recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, TRAILER HITCHES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER.