2020 Kia Telluride
Safety Score
54
Average
Recalls
4
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (4)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | 24V407000 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 462,869 | — | Details |
| 2024-02-26 | 24V148000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 35,031 | — | Details |
| 2020-07-28 | 20V436000 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 86,921 | — | Details |
| 2019-08-13 | 19V594000 |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 30,168 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost au… |
| 2026-04-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Opened the sunroof. Used the automatic switch to close it. The sunroof jammed and would not close. It is popped up in t… |
| 2026-04-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Oil leak that I’ve put so much effort in getting fixed or replaced and nothing is working. The seat belts suck. The sea… |
| 2026-04-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automo… |
| 2026-03-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The sunroof mechanism in the vehicle jammed and broke out of the track. When my wife drove the vehicle in the intersta… |
| 2026-03-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride. The white paint on the car is coming off in huge pieces all over the … |
| 2026-03-11 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Windshield spontaneously cracked. I know it was spontaneous because the car was parked and I was near it for the full h… |
| 2026-03-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2020 Kia Telluride EX experienced a sudden engine shutoff / loss of motive power while driving in traffic. The vehic… |
| 2026-03-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have been having issues with excessive oil consumption . No warning signs or notifications . Also had an issue wit… |
| 2026-02-04 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The check engine light is on and reading code P07104. The vehicle has been diagnosed and it was found the torque conver… |
| 2026-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car is burning over 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles with no leaks, stalls at stop signs and lights. Engine needs to be… |
| 2026-01-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle fire causing a total loss to vehicle and home |
| 2026-01-25 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned? The windshield wiper system failed. The design of the cowl area (u… |
| 2026-01-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Issue: Oil consumption/ low oil pressure indicator or check engine light did not go on. Was driving kids to school and… |
| 2026-01-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride with 48,409 miles. My wife purchased it new. It has never been sold or … |
| 2026-01-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My transmission failed at 95k miles and was available for inspection at a fee. My safety was at risk since my car was j… |
| 2026-01-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine has a Pcv valve issue that causes oil to leak from seals and burnt through the pistons causing loss of oil, engi… |
| 2026-01-14 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The sunroof malfunctioned while I was attempting to open it, producing a loud pop and causing the glass to become misal… |
| 2026-01-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil filter housing assembly- Resulted in very low engine oil with no warning lights or engine lights potentially leadin… |
| 2026-01-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Snow White Pearl paint is peeling like a banana. Contacted Kia and are aware of the problem but offered nothing. |
| 2026-01-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle was consuming what I thought was a good bit of oil, I had an oils consumption test done, at 1000 miles it wa… |
| 2026-01-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Vehicle began shifting really hard and the rpm meter started going way up and down really fast. The check engine light … |
| 2026-01-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Peal white paint peeling off in large patches started above the windshield, not the hood. |
| 2025-12-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2020 Kia Telluride has been serviced repeatedly for what has been described as an oil pan leak. My car has stalled … |
| 2025-12-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption between oil changes, requiring frequent oil top-offs well before … |
| 2025-12-25 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the high beam headlight… |
| 2025-12-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The sunroof will not close. The closing mechanism broke. |
| 2025-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2020 KIA Telluride failed oil consumption test. Available for inspection upon request. A vehicle running on no oil wil… |
| 2025-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | For some time, I was noticing that my 2020 Kia Telluride was consuming excessive amounts of motor oil - at least one qu… |
| 2025-12-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Around Dec 13 the cooling fan started running by itself while the vehicle was in the garage for a few hours with the en… |
| 2025-12-08 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving on a highway at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration without warning and was unab… |
| 2025-12-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Several oil housing changes. I’m not the first owner, the oil housing has been changed once already and I’m going to ha… |
| 2025-12-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased this vehicle with 109,000 miles on it. After driving for about a month, I noticed a noise and took it in fo… |
| 2025-12-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle manufacturers have certain basic rules and procedures that must be followed. When a vehicle manufacturer sells … |
| 2025-12-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The argument for the warranty claim to be honored and the work to be completed is as follows. Kia Inc may not want to t… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Plastic oil filter housing cracked causing all oil to leak out. If not noticed would have blown engine while driving. … |
| 2025-12-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Kia equips their 2020 Tellurides with a plastic oil filter housing unit. Over time, the heat from metal and pressure ca… |
| 2025-12-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | P0741 Error Codes - Torque Converter issue around 100k miles. Shuttering at low rpm between 2nd and 3rd gears. This is … |
| 2025-11-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving down the road and the engine started suddenly making a loud knocking noise. The car was immediately pulle… |
| 2025-11-30 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The brakes are very spongy all of the sudden, making it very difficult to stop quickly. This is a major concern conside… |
| 2025-11-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Description of Defect: My 2020 Kia Telluride experienced catastrophic engine failure and excessive oil consumption, whi… |
| 2025-11-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I just recently purchased this vehicle used. I live in northwest Indiana and as soon as the temperature went below 40 d… |
| 2025-11-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The 2020 Kia Telluride has an issue with the metal window trim pieces. It was purchased as a Certified Pre-Owned vehic… |
| 2025-11-17 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Oil consumption problem and oil filter housing needing replacement. |
| 2025-11-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My son was driving home from work and the vehicle shut off. He got it to come back on and it stopped while he was at a … |
| 2025-11-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | When parked on an incline, the vehicle will not start and has to have the battery jumped. When attempting to start the … |
| 2025-11-12 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Large chunks of paint are coming off of my vehicle. |
| 2025-11-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | After a few months from purchasing (9/2022), I noticed some weird electrical issues occurring. The first thing I notice… |
| 2025-11-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil consumption, I use full synthetic restore and protect . I change oil every 3500 miles .. after every 500 I have to … |
| 2025-11-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | the car burns through oil at an absurd rate- no warning and then shakes when coming to a stop, then completely stalls a… |