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Model Year Problem Record

Kia Telluride 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Kia Telluride: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

777Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting185 complaints

185 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V148000.

Engine161 complaints

161 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility154 complaints

154 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other146 complaints

146 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train70 complaints

70 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V214000.

Electrical System61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V436000.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats14 complaints

14 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V407000, 26V430000.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V594000.

Trailer Hitches and Towing3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V626000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V594000Reported August 13, 2019 - 30,168 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 30,168 vehicles across all affected models.

20V436000Reported July 28, 2020 - 86,921 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 86,921 vehicles across all affected models.

22V626000Reported August 15, 2022 - 36,417 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 36,417 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
24V148000Reported February 26, 2024 - 35,031 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 35,031 vehicles across all affected models.

24V214000Reported March 20, 2024 - 427,407 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 427,407 vehicles across all affected models.

24V407000Reported June 5, 2024 - 462,869 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 462,869 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
26V430000Reported July 2, 2026 - 462,869 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 462,869 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE23002Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed April 17, 2024

Complete Loss of High Beams. Resulted in recall campaign 24V148.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201973
202071
202152
202250
2023151
2024122
2025126
2026132
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.