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Buying a used 2020 Kia Telluride? Check these 7 recalls first
The launch year carries three critical fire recalls — tow hitch wiring and two separate power seat motor risks — all with park-outside advice, plus a high-severity rollaway-in-park recall and medium recalls covering child seat belt securing, trailer brake lights with smart cruise, and high beam headlights. Unverified NHTSA complaints are very high at 756, with 9 fires, 8 crashes, and 11 injuries. Exterior lighting leads at 183, then engine and visibility/wiper — a heavy lighting and glass theme.
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.
- Get VIN proof all three fire recalls and the rollaway recall were completed
- Test both front power seats for motor noise or heat, and check the high beams
- Ask about headlight, taillight, and windshield/wiper issues — those areas draw the most owner complaints
- 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 can start a fire · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Telluride front seat motor fire risk from stuck knob · park outside | Seats | critical |
| Kia Telluride power seat motor can overheat and catch fire · park outside | Seats | critical |
| Kia Telluride can roll away while in park | Power Train | high |
| Kia Telluride seat belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | medium |
| Kia Telluride Trailer Brake Lights Fail With Smart Cruise | Electrical System | medium |
| Kia Telluride high beam headlights may stop working | Exterior Lighting | 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 |