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Buying a used 2020 Kia Telluride? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2020 Kia Telluride has 7 recalls in this group. Tow hitch wiring, seat knob overheating, and power seat motor fire risks all carry park-outside guidance. Other recalls address high beams, driveshaft-related rollaway, child-seat belt security, and trailer brake lights. Its 756 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 183 under EXTERIOR LIGHTING, 143 under UNKNOWN OR OTHER, 141 under ENGINE, and 135 under VISIBILITY/WIPER. Records include 8 crashes, 9 fires, and 11 injuries, without establishing causes.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify all three fire recall repairs and current park-outside guidance.
- Confirm driveshaft and child-seat belt recall repairs.
- Check high beams, trailer brake lights, and wipers; ask about engine problems.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Kia Telluride
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride Tow Hitch Wiring Fire Risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Telluride Seat Knob Overheating Fire Risk · park outside | Seats | critical |
| Kia Telluride Power Seat Motor Fire Risk · park outside | Seats | critical |
| Kia Telluride High Beam Headlights May Fail | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Kia Telluride driveshaft can cause vehicle rollaway | Power Train | high |
| Kia Telluride Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seats | Seat Belts | medium |
| Kia Telluride Trailer Brake Lights Don't Illuminate | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
756 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 9 a fire and 11 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 183 | Yes |
| Engine | 141 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 135 | None found |
| Power Train | 70 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 58 | Yes |
| Structure | 53 | None found |