Model year
2020 Kia Telluride
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 776 complaints for the 2020 Kia Telluride (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (177), ENGINE (153), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (146). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 776 complaints
- 2021 373 complaints
- 2022 327 complaints
- 2023 209 complaints
- 2024 223 complaints
- 2025 122 complaints
- 2027 27 complaints
Recalls
26V430000 · Jul 2, 2026
Park outsideSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
24V407000 · Jun 5, 2024
Park outsideSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
24V214000 · Mar 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
24V148000 · Feb 26, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
22V626000 · Aug 15, 2022
Park outsideTRAILER HITCHES
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…
20V436000 · Jul 28, 2020
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
19V594000 · Aug 13, 2019
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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…
Complaints
776 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 9, injury field 11, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE23002 | Complete Loss of High Beams · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Jan 27, 2023 | Apr 17, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride FWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Telluride AWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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