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2020 Kia Telluride recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 3
Complaints: 773
Latest campaign: Jul 2, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	2	2	Jul 2, 2026	26V430000 24V407000
Power train	1	–	Mar 20, 2024	24V214000
Exterior lighting	1	–	Feb 26, 2024	24V148000
Trailer hitches	1	1	Aug 15, 2022	22V626000
Electrical system	1	–	Jul 28, 2020	20V436000
Seat belts	1	–	Aug 13, 2019	19V594000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

3Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 2, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 2, 202626V430000	Seats: front assembly power adjust A fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 26V430000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V430000 · Jul 2, 2026
Jun 5, 202424V407000	Seats: front assembly power adjust A fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 24V407000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fire increases 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 bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316. Campaign NHTSA 24V407000 · Jun 5, 2024
Mar 20, 202424V214000	Power train: driveline driveshaft A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V214000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V214000 · Mar 20, 2024
Feb 26, 202424V148000	Exterior lighting: headlights Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V148000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail. Risk 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. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC299. Campaign NHTSA 24V148000 · Feb 26, 2024
Aug 15, 202222V626000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V626000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V626000 · Aug 15, 2022
Jul 28, 202020V436000	Electrical system: wiring Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V436000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V436000 · Jul 28, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component773

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773Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

11Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	185	24	2	0	0
Engine	152	20	0	5	0
Unknown or other	146	19	1	3	3
Visibility/wiper	136	18	1	0	0
Power train	70	9	1	1	2
Electrical system	60	8	1	3	0
Structure	56	7	0	0	2
Suspension	33	4	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	17	2	0	0	0
Visibility	17	2	0	0	1
Service brakes	14	2	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	13	2	2	0	1
Seats	12	2	0	1	3
Steering	10	1	0	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	9	1	1	0	1

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“I have this 2020 telluride and it’s consuming a lot of oil I have to add a quart of oil every 600 miles. I was wondering if there is any open recalls for this.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771024
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770105
Structure
“This afternoon i noticed that my 2020 Kia Telluride paint has and continues to peel in large chunks in my driveway. All was good this morning and then all of the sudden large pieces of paint started to break away.”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769498

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2020 Kia Telluride recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Telluride have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Telluride. The most recent, 26V430000 (reported July 2, 2026), concerns seats. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Kia Telluride recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), exterior lighting (1), trailer hitches (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Kia Telluride?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 185 complaints out of 773 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Kia Telluride?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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