U.S. public vehicle records

2020 Kia TELLURIDE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

761 owner complaints analyzed

7 distinct recall campaigns

6,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2020 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 195 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 175 of 761 complaints (23.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	39	5.1%
Engine operation	37	4.9%
Transmission and shifting	33	4.3%
Electrical and battery issues	28	3.7%
Steering behavior	18	2.4%
Fuel system concerns	3	0.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Exterior Lighting

175

Engine

145

Unknown Or Other

143

Visibility/Wiper

135

Power Train

Electrical System

Structure:Body

Suspension

Exterior Lighting: 175; Engine: 145; Unknown Or Other: 143; Visibility/Wiper: 135; Power Train: 70; Electrical System: 57; Structure:Body: 53; Suspension: 31

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

148

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 148; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 2

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (148). 566 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

151

2024

122

2025

126

2026

116

2019: 73; 2020: 71; 2021: 52; 2022: 50; 2023: 151; 2024: 122; 2025: 126; 2026: 116

Pattern summary

Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 39 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 37 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 33 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11266053 · 2019-10-04 (October 4, 2019)

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ON A LOW VOLUME COUNTY ROAD. I WAS MOVING BACKWARDS AND ENTERED THE ROADWAY. I WAS FULLY ACROSS ONE LANE WHEN A VEHICLE IN THE OPPOSITE LANE APPROACHED. AS I WAS CONTINUING BACKWARDS CUTTING THE WHEEL TO MANEUVER INTO THE NEARSIDE LANE, THE AUTO BRAKING ENGAGED AND MY VEHICLE WAS DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY FOR TWO OR THREE SECONDS UNTIL THE APPROACHING VEHICLE IN THE OPPOSITE FARSIDE LANE PASSED MY NOW DISABLED VEHICLE IN THE ROADWAY. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THERE WAS A VEHICLE APPROACHING IN …

Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11266053 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11267810 · 2019-10-10 (October 10, 2019)

ON JULY 4 I NOTICE A CHIP ON RIGHT OF WINDSHIELD WITHOUT NOTICING ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AS I WAS DRIVING. THREE DAYS LATER IT BECAME A CRACK WITHOUT TOUCHING AND IN A WEEK THE CRACK REACH DRIVER SIDE. WINDSHIELD STILL ON BACKORDER. I REPORTED TO KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SOMEBODY ON NHTSA CALL ME AND TOLD ME THAT CRACK CAN HAPPEN THAT IF I PUT A NEW WINDSHIELD AND SAME THING HAPPENS IN LESS THAN 3 MONTH THEN THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. THIS WINDSHIELDS ARE NOT CHEAP AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A WINDSHIELD BRAKING SO FAST BEFORE IN LESS THAN 3 MO…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11267810 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11451980 · 2022-02-14 (February 14, 2022)

I reported a suspected defect on my vehicle 1/26/22. With 44,000 miles, the car began stalling and having difficulty accelerating from a stop at busy intersections. Germain Kia Dealership on Georgesville Rd in Columbus, OH where I purchased the vehicle new has refused to adequately investigate this issue, and has refused to make any repair for the open recall on this vehicle involving taillights and the trailer hitch. Dealership stated it would only make repairs if I bought a $15,000 new engine from them, and they stated that Kia would not …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11451980 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11504896 · 2023-02-01 (February 1, 2023)

One day with approximately 58,000 miles on the car it would not start. No warning lights had appeared prior to not starting. The car was towed to a Kia dealership. They claimed there was no oil in the car. Kia refused any warranty work and the dealer filled with oil and said everything was fine. Three weeks later the car stalled at highway speed in a dangerous situation on the highway. Again no lights were present until the stall. The car would not restart and was towed back to the dealership. The dealer says Kia is refusing to cover under warr…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11504896 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11301205 · 2020-01-22 (January 22, 2020)

WHILE ON A 1300 MILE TRIP TO BRANSON MO, I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSTATE ON RAMP WITH MY VEHICLE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. MY RPMS REVVED UP AND NO POWER ON DRIVETRAIN. I COASTED TO SHOULD OF INTERSTATE AND PUT IT IN PARK, THEN SHIFTED BACK TO DRIVE AND STILL NO GO. I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT THEN WORKED. ALMOST LIKE THE COMPUTER-CONTROLLED AWD FAILED AND NEEDED A REBOOT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND I AM VERY CONCERNED AS THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE THAT HAD 2200 MILES ON IT WHEN IT HAPPENED.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11301205 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11350940 · 2020-08-24 (August 24, 2020)

MY TRANSMISSION IS RANDOMLY AND FREQUENTLY SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL, MOSTLY AT LOWER SPEEDS WHILE SHIFTING AFTER A TURN AND INCREASING SPEED. THE RESULT IS THAT I HAVE NO POWER WHILE NAVIGATING IN TRAFFIC AND MUST SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART TO REGAIN POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. ALMOST LIKE A REBOOT OF THE SYSTEM. IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE IN TRAFFIC AND MY FAMILY NO LONGER WANTS TO RIDE IN CAR. I HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUE TO KIA BACK IN JANUARY AND HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. KIA HAD ME PUT A DATA READER IN TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350940 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11338833 · 2020-07-12 (July 12, 2020)

THE HALOGEN PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2020 TELLURIDE SX ARE UNSAFE AT NIGHT. THEY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH LIGHT OUTPUT TO PROPERLY ILLUMINATE THE ROAD AND IT'S VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE LIGHT SPREAD IS VERY LIMITED AND DOESN'T SEEM TO GO FAR ENOUGH. SEVERAL CUSTOMERS ON KIA FORUMS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SOME ARE HAVING THEIR HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED WITH NO SUCCESS AND OTHERS ARE CHANGING THEIR OEM LAMPS FOR AFTERMARKET ONES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY FEATURE. HYUNDAI OFFERS A NIC…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11338833 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11399797 · 2021-03-08 (March 8, 2021)

MY 2020 KIA TELLURIDE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT IN JUNE OF 2019. IT STARTED OUT SMALL WITH MY BACKUP CAMERA GLITCHING/NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING, AND MY HEAT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, IT QUICKLY ESCALATED TO MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ENGAGING IN MY DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IF THE CODES AREN'T ACTIVE THEY CAN'T SERVICE THE VEHICLE, SO WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM DIRECTLY. AT THIS TIME MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE …

Owner-reported narrative. 7,976 miles reported. Look up ODI 11399797 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11252376 · 2019-08-30 (August 30, 2019)

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THIS AWD VEHICLE, THERE IS A DISTINCT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VIBRATION STARTS AT 67 MPH AND IS THERE UNTIL SPEEDS EXCEED 75 MPH, WHERE THINGS START TO SMOOTH OUT ONCE AGAIN. THERE IS ALSO AN ODD NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN THIS SPEED RANGE. VIBRATION IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GAS PEDAL, AND BOTTOM OF SEATS. REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS ALSO FEEL THIS VIBRATION. LOCAL DEALER HAS ROAD FORCE BALANCED THE TIRES, BUT HAS MADE NO IMPROVEMENT. THERE DEFINITELY IS A SERIOUS DRIVETRAIN…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11252376 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11309545 · 2020-02-16 (February 16, 2020)

VIBRATION BEING FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GAS PEDAL AND IN SEAT FROM THE POWER TRAIN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS RAGING FROM 60MPH TO 80MPH WITH A WITH A HUMMING NOISE BEING HEARD FROM THE INTERIOR AT THE SAME SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2019 AND IT NOW HAS ABOUT 13000 MILES ON.

Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11309545 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11675217 · 2025-07-21 (July 21, 2025)

The engine; I took my vehicle to be serviced at the dealership on Feb 18,2025 due to it making a weird whining noise when accelerating and/or turning causing the check engine light to appear. I was told then that my vehicle had no oil in it due to a leak in the oil housing filter. I paid $1900 to have it repaired. Then on May 20th I had to take my vehicle back to the dealership to be serviced for the same issue but this time was told that the cylinder 3 fuel injector needed to be replaced. I then paid $1200 for it to be repaired. Here it is Jul…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11675217 at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

761 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

25.6%Usable mileage195 / 761 records

100.0%Valid incident date761 / 761 records

100.0%Valid filing date761 / 761 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates761 / 761 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2027
Unknown Or Other	14318.8% ODI 11231487 · 1,400 mi WINDSHIELD CRACKED Look up ODI 11231487 at NHTSA ↗	10127.7% ODI 11362137 · 3,000 mi CHIPPED GLASS FROM ROCK/DEBRIS, WINDSHIELD INSTANTLY CRACKED. Look up ODI 11362137 at NHTSA ↗	8024.7% ODI 11426078 Day 1 of ownership of brand new vehicle. At less than 100 miles on odometer, the center part of the instrument panel goes completely black and does not display pertinent driving information, potentially information necessary for safety purposes. Problem is intermittent. Dealer is unable to fix and unable to determine cause of problem. Look up ODI 11426078 at NHTSA ↗	6029.0% ODI 11498832 Driving down the road, heard a noise and the sunroof exploded. Thankfully we had the visor closed Look up ODI 11498832 at NHTSA ↗	6128.0% ODI 11536089 4 days after I bought the car brand new on an off ramp going about 30mph a car sent a pebble into my windshield. It made a chip and then a crack about 12” long. Called Kia dealership and they said they won’t repair because rock hit windshield. There is a class action lawsuit against Kia and their windshields cracking. Upon waiting for insurance and a new windshield 3 days later the crack has gotten bigger without driving. It is a hazard because glass could shatter and now the crack is disturbing visibility Look up ODI 11536089 at NHTSA ↗	2219.3% ODI 11647317 Windshield Look up ODI 11647317 at NHTSA ↗	416.7% ODI 11735111 I have hit right below my right knee on several occasions while getting in the driver's seat to drive the vehicle. The seat is all the way back. I now have 2 knots below my knee with pain. Look up ODI 11735111 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	13517.7% ODI 11231136 · 657 mi WE BOUGHT OUR 2020 KIA TELLURIDE 7-3-2019 & ON 7-11-2019 OUR WINDSHIELD BROKE FROM A SMALL ROCK WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TODAY FROM A PASSING CAR. I HAVE HEARD OF 100S OF OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THESE INFERIOR WINDSHIELD WINDOWS WITH POOR UNSAFE PRODUCTION. Look up ODI 11231136 at NHTSA ↗	6417.5% ODI 11350372 I DROVE TO WORK, ON A REGULAR ROAD, AT 40-45 MPH. NO ISSUE. I PARKED MY CAR AND WHEN I CAME OUT 12 HOURS LATER I HAD A CRACK THAT STARTED AT THE BASE OF MY WINDSHIELD AND SPREAD ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE LENGTH OF MY WINDSHIELD. I WAS NOT PARKED UNDER A TREE AND THERE WAS NO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR IT TO HAPPEN. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THAN A WEEK. Look up ODI 11350372 at NHTSA ↗	7322.5% ODI 11425655 12 hours after departing the dealership with my new car the windshield cracked. I was driving on the freeway and a small pebble size object hit the windshield. Immediately there was a crack and within hours it spread. The object was very tiny. The impact of the object was not strong since I actually assumed it was bird dropping that hit the car. I contacted the dealership and was informed no replacement is available at this time because the car is so new. It is also not under warranty. They have no estimated time as to when I can replace… Look up ODI 11425655 at NHTSA ↗	2914.0% ODI 11510884 Windshield failed on the way home from the dealership after small impact. Passenger side window developed cracks at 486 odometer miles. The windshield chip spread beyond repair during the 6-week warranty claim process in which the claim was denied on 3/8/2023. The side window never took an impact. As shown in the photo's the crack is covered by the sideview mirror and just behind the window molding. Claim was denied as Kia claims it took an impact based on the photos. Look up ODI 11510884 at NHTSA ↗	2913.3% ODI 11535573 While driving under normal conditions and with significant distance from another vehicle in front of me, a small rock/pebble hit the windshield of my vehicle, which caused a rock chip. The rock chip quickly "spidered" out and spread within a matter of an hour. Currently there are known and report manufacturer defects with regards to Kia windshields, specific but not limited to the Telluride model. In my case I have a 2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro. I have also discovered a chip in the rear passenger side window. My vehicle is approximatel… Look up ODI 11535573 at NHTSA ↗	1614.0% ODI 11623482 I bought my Kia Telluride on 10/25/2024. The windshield already has a long crack in the bottom going upwards. A chip will not normally extend the crack this quick after a purchase of a vehicle. Several others have reported the same from earlier Telluride models. This poses a driving risk especially at night with glare. Look up ODI 11623482 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	14519.1% ODI 11277611 · 4,000 mi THE DASH SHOWED THAT MY ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGHE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT Look up ODI 11277611 at NHTSA ↗	6417.5% ODI 11377354 · 5,001 mi MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ON THE FIRST COLD MORNING. WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, IT STARTED SPITTING AND SPUTTERING AND IDLED FUNNY. I SHUT IT OFF. Look up ODI 11377354 at NHTSA ↗	309.3% ODI 11477907 We were driving down the freeway and the car overheated and power stopped. Turn our the drive belt was shredded and most of it missing. This was verified by the dealership once it was taken to them. This is a known problem through the community who owns these cars. Look up ODI 11477907 at NHTSA ↗	2311.1% ODI 11504339 This has happened twice in the same day. We have less than 200 miles in the car. Wile accelerating uphill, the rpm’s drop and the acceleration dies and we have had to turn on hazards as it slows down while we pull over to the side of the road. Then it will turn back on and jerk forward and continue to accelerate. The car was in snow driving mode. Works fine but this happened twice. We are taking it to the dealership tomorrow but this stopped traffics behind us and was a huge safe concern as you need to be able to accelerate uphills. Look up ODI 11504339 at NHTSA ↗	156.9% ODI 11562814 I purchased my new Kia Telluride on 10/28. On 11/10 I was driving on the highway when I heard a rattling noise from the engine and realized I was losing speed, with an unresponsive gas pedal. I was in a construction zone and managed to find a safe place to pull over - but it was an extremely dangerous situation. As I sat on the side of the highway, I realized the steering wheel had locked and all electricals had also gone down. There were only 300 miles on the car at the time. The diagnosis is that the “engine seized” but there is no known caus… Look up ODI 11562814 at NHTSA ↗	4337.7% ODI 11641007 Issue: Engine stall & loud tapping/grinding noise Vehicle only has 1,100 miles and has stalled about 5 times when slowing down to about 10mph & then accelerating again. Issue has also happened when going about 3mph & then accelerating. About 10sec stall & then vehicle takes off. Several of the stalls happened even though the Auto/Start switch was engaged to disable feature since I thought maybe a bad switch was the issue causing the stalls, but stalling happens with it on & off. Another issue engine makes a tapping noise when in gear & ac… Look up ODI 11641007 at NHTSA ↗	28.3% ODI 11751513 Apparently, they don't have a mesh screen protecting the radiator. They said a rock hit it but while driving I did not hear a rock hit it. They said the rock punctured the radiator causing it to leak radiator fluid and making vehicle undrivable. The vehicle left me stranded in the road. They took pictures of it but at a birthday party this weekend I have learned of several people having this same issue and the dealership claiming not their responsibility and we have to file insurance. Seems to me they need to put a mesh guard on the radiato… Look up ODI 11751513 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	577.5% ODI 11311596 · 2,400 mi BLIND SPOT COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONS WHENEVER IT RAINS. VEHICLE HAS 3000 MILES ON IT AND FOR THE 5TH TIME IN 2 MONTHS THE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. DEALERSHIPS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM UNLESS THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, WHICH IT TURNS OFF ONCE THE SENSORS DRY OFF LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT... POLICE HAVE STOPPED ME TWICE THINKING THEY ARE HIGH BEAMS.. ALSO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CONTINUES TO BLAST THERE HIGH BEAMS AT OUR VEHICLE THINKING OUR HIGH BEAMS ARE ON CAUSING A DANGEROUS DRIVING … Look up ODI 11311596 at NHTSA ↗	4011.0% ODI 11372396 · 2,800 mi LAST WEEK THE FRONT COLLISION WARNING AND LANE DEPARTURE WARNING ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH AND TODAY THE WINDSHIELD HAS A CRACK IN IT, NOTHING HAS HIT THE WINDSHIELD IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. 2021 S MODEL 2800 MILES ON THE CLOCK Look up ODI 11372396 at NHTSA ↗	5617.3% ODI 11425677 UNKNOWN: LCD Cluster Instrument Display went black after purchasing the car for 1 day. Look up ODI 11425677 at NHTSA ↗	4521.7% ODI 11497721 The KIA Telluride Tow Hitch Harness Module has been responsible for getting humidity and dirt inside and starting a fires. So, KIA has recalled this issue BACK IN AUGUST, 2022 and told everyone not to park the vehicle inside or near any buildings and expected a solution this October. However, it's December and I have contacted my Dealer as well as KIA corporation and KIA is telling everyone that they do NOT have any solution for this fire hazard and they cannot even provide any date as to when they will have a solution. So, now, they are jus… Look up ODI 11497721 at NHTSA ↗	4520.6% ODI 11566134 · 1,748 mi The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH in snow mode, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was started but was unable to drive as needed for approximately 30 minutes. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal operation. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware … Look up ODI 11566134 at NHTSA ↗	2017.5% ODI 11693774 When I was driving in a parking lot on 10/03/25 my car displayed a warning light that my engine was off and I needed to shift to neutral or park. This occurred 2 other times. I was parked at a light on 10/10 and when we left dinner and turned at a light it also shut off. This is a huge safety concern and I have saw others reporting this same issue. Look up ODI 11693774 at NHTSA ↗	312.5% ODI 11753812 I bought my car in April, it is now July. My SUV has been in the shop twice for engine failures. My car will die while I’m driving, and will not restart. The check engine light, oil light and battery light come on. The brake locks up and I am unable to restart until after anywhere from 5-20 minutes. It has happened a total of 7 times, the first time being one week after purchase. I have been trapped in moving traffic unable to move, trapped and stop lights that turn green and stop signs. I have 5 kids who have been stuck in the car with me when… Look up ODI 11753812 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	17523.0% ODI 11255716 · 6,000 mi THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT ARE POOR. THEY DO NOT ILLUMINATE TRAFFIC SIGNS SUCH AS: SPEED LIMIT, STOP, STREET/HIGHWAY INFO, YIELD, WARNING, ETC. WHEN YOU APPROACH A THE UPSIDE OF A HILL, VISIBILITY IS LIMITED TO 30-50 FEET. SIDE VISION WHEN TURNING IS NON-EXISTENT. THIS OCCURS AT NIGHT WHEN IN MOTION AND STOPPED. Look up ODI 11255716 at NHTSA ↗	102.7% ODI 11375446 · 1,500 mi I RECENTLY DROVE MY NEW 2021 TELLURIDE SX TO MY CABIN IN GA. AND FOUND A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE BACKWOODS. THE VISIBILITY USING THE LED HEADLIGHTS AND HIGH BEAMS ARE TERRIBLE AND POSE A DANGER. IF YOU ARE DRIVING DOWNHILL AND THE ROAD GOES UP OR TURNS YOU HAVE ZERO VISIBILITY, IT ACTUALLY CREATES A LINE AS IN MY PICTURE. I BROUGHT IT INTO MY KIA DEALER AND THEY SAID CORPORATE IS AWARE OF IT BUT THERE IS NO FIX AS OF YET SO THEY ADJUSTED THEM AS BEST THEY COULD. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND PEOPLE WILL DIE I… Look up ODI 11375446 at NHTSA ↗	61.9% ODI 11491918 Headlights are NOT bright enough for night driving. Look up ODI 11491918 at NHTSA ↗	10.5% ODI 11691518 Auto Dimming function of interior lights and activation of headlights; This occurs very rapidly on/off in seconds, should be in minutes. When on, it completely darkens the center instrument cluster where it becomes unreadable in daylight conditions. This has occurred since the vehicle was new. On 15 October 2024 University Kia in Durham NC looked at the issue when the vehicle was in for recall SC316R. Tech stated window mounted NC Quickpass was causing the issue with obstructing light hitting the dash sensors. I relocated my NC Quickpas… Look up ODI 11691518 at NHTSA ↗	41.8% ODI 11579143 The instrument panel in front of the driver is black. I’m unable to see the speed limit, warnings, safety or collision warnings, etc. The vehicle is not making any noise or beeping to allude to the fact that there might be an issue but the Kia app is stating that there is an issue. I have used the vehicle yesterday 3/23/24 with no issues and when I went to drive this morning (3/24/24) it’s not working. Look up ODI 11579143 at NHTSA ↗	21.8% ODI 11686484 Headlights does not display full visibility. It seems as if the headlights are cut off with blind spots. Headlights doesn't have full visibility. Headlight projection is not 100 percent. Dealership technician have said Kia doesn't have a fix for it. When its very dark outside their are blind spots. Vehicle smokes from the exhaust. Upon acceleration it feels rough with trembling effect. Look up ODI 11686484 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	709.2% ODI 11246609 · 50 mi EXPERIENCING VIBRATION/PULSATIONS WHILE DRIVING. MOST NOTICEABLE STARTING AROUND 65 MPH UP TO 73 MPH BUT SEEN TO DIMINISH OR GO AWAY ABOUT 75 MPH. VIBRATION CAN BE FELT ON THE GAS PEDAL, SEAT AND FLOOR BOARD. ALSO, THERE IS AN AUDIBLE HUM SIMILAR TO A OUT OF BALANCE WHEEL OR WHEELS. POSSIBLY DRIVE SHAFT, TRANSFER CASE RELATED, WITH THE AWD. Look up ODI 11246609 at NHTSA ↗	277.4% ODI 11375843 THE STEERING WHEEL AND SEATS VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-80MPH. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON TELLURIDES AND PALISADES THAT IS FIXED BY REPLACING WITH A PROPERLY BALANCED DRIVESHAFT. HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSES TO PROCEED AND KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH. Look up ODI 11375843 at NHTSA ↗	268.0% ODI 11444915 My new AWD 2022 Kia Telluride vibration/ humming at 65 mph and above from day 1. It’s been in service 5 times and they are not able to fix the problem. The dealership we bought it from didn’t even admit there is a problem so we had to take it to another dealership which actually admitted there is a problem. They just changed the drive shaft and rear differential and the problem is still there . It’s been in service longer than it’s been with me. Very frustrating. Look up ODI 11444915 at NHTSA ↗	2411.6% ODI 11504339 This has happened twice in the same day. We have less than 200 miles in the car. Wile accelerating uphill, the rpm’s drop and the acceleration dies and we have had to turn on hazards as it slows down while we pull over to the side of the road. Then it will turn back on and jerk forward and continue to accelerate. The car was in snow driving mode. Works fine but this happened twice. We are taking it to the dealership tomorrow but this stopped traffics behind us and was a huge safe concern as you need to be able to accelerate uphills. Look up ODI 11504339 at NHTSA ↗	146.4% ODI 11559944 · 684 mi We bought a 2024 Kia Telluride and had it literally 2 weeks long with about 684 miles. My husband and I were driving on a major highway and suddenly we hear a noise and engine line pops up on screen. Car proceeds to literally shut off, the wheel locked up, and we barely made it to shoulder of highway. This was huge safety issue, we had cars honking and speeding by us at 70+. We called the Kia roadside assistance who didn’t get a tow truck there till 3 hours later. We don’t have anything paper wise yet from the service department . They called… Look up ODI 11559944 at NHTSA ↗	87.0% ODI 11641007 Issue: Engine stall & loud tapping/grinding noise Vehicle only has 1,100 miles and has stalled about 5 times when slowing down to about 10mph & then accelerating again. Issue has also happened when going about 3mph & then accelerating. About 10sec stall & then vehicle takes off. Several of the stalls happened even though the Auto/Start switch was engaged to disable feature since I thought maybe a bad switch was the issue causing the stalls, but stalling happens with it on & off. Another issue engine makes a tapping noise when in gear & ac… Look up ODI 11641007 at NHTSA ↗	625.0% ODI 11747032 While driving the vehicle, the automatic transmission stuck in 5th gear. The paddle shifters would not operate, shifting the vehicle into neutral or park had no effect. The vehicle was being operated on a busy highway with multiple intersections, which put all passengers and the vehicle itself in danger since accelerating in 5th gear was almost impossible. The vehicle had to be completely shut off and restarted to reset the transmission. This happened on several occasions. Additionally, the vehicle would stick in gear and lurch into a lower g… Look up ODI 11747032 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	537.0% ODI 11195709 · 1,273 mi BRAND NEW 2020 KIA TELLURIDE PURCHASED ON 3/18/19. ON 4/6/19 THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AT 1273 MILES. TOOK IT TO KIA DEALERSHIP GARAGE ON 4/8/19 AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. I FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH CORPORATE KIA ON 4/9/19. NO ONE IS CALLING ME BACK. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE A CAR WITH A DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. Look up ODI 11195709 at NHTSA ↗	339.0% ODI 11372907 · 2,200 mi WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A RURAL HIGHWAY, TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE CAR. AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE WAS ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WAS OPEN SLIGHTLY AND OFTEN VIBRATES AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS OF HOW FAR DOWN THE WINDOW IS OPENED. UPON RETURNING HOME FROM SCHOOL DROP OFF, I CHECKED THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR AND GOT A CHAIR TO STAND ON TO SEE THE TOP OF THE CAR. THAT IS WHEN I SAW THE LARGE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF … Look up ODI 11372907 at NHTSA ↗	206.2% ODI 11454331 Purchased on February 10, 2022 after driving a week windshield cracked, traveling at 40mph on city street. Look up ODI 11454331 at NHTSA ↗	125.8% ODI 11539335 We were driving on the highway and our sunroof spontaneously exploded and shattered everywhere. Nothing hit it, it happened out of nowhere. We luckily had the cover closed. If we didn't, my husband, two daughters and I would have been covered in shards of glass everywhere. There was absolutely nothing that caused the explosion, it just Spontaneously happened. Look up ODI 11539335 at NHTSA ↗	177.8% ODI 11588837 Windshield was chipped on two separate occasions in a less than 24 hour period. Look up ODI 11588837 at NHTSA ↗	43.5% ODI 11644931 My vehicle has 300 miles on it and I owned it for 5 days. I was driving when the front sunroof glass exploded and blew glass up and out of the vehicle. It scratched my roof, panoramic glass and multiple other panels. Kia of Chattanooga was very unprofessional when I brought this to their attention. The sales manager, Kevin Williams, told me my claim with Kia was denied before I had even reported a claim to Kia. When I asked him about this, he would not provide me with any information of who he spoke to within Kia and told me to report a fraudul… Look up ODI 11644931 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	314.1% ODI 11445780 Rear Struts/Shocks have been replaced twice due to failure and they have failed again. The first time was due to horrible noises coming from rear of vehicle going up inclines. The second time they were replaced noises came from the rear going over any slight bump or rough terrain. Look up ODI 11445780 at NHTSA ↗	205.5% ODI 11518652 The rear self-levelling shocks have failed completely, providing no shock absorbtion whatsoever. The vehicle is extremely difficult to control on bumpy roads even at moderate speed as it bounces so violently it is difficlult to maintain steeering. My vehicle is a 2021 Telluride SX with towing package Look up ODI 11518652 at NHTSA ↗	82.5% ODI 11459002 I have owned my kia teuride for about 7 months and in those months I have had to bring the car to the dealer 3 separate times for a vibration problem. For each time car was in service for a few weeks. First was told I needed tires balanced and they balanced. 2nd time was told I needed a new driveshaft and they replaced. 3rd time wad told I needed a new awd coupler and it was replaced. I am a disabled father of 3 kids and cannot go back and forth to the dealer all the time when they tell me I can't have a rental car or loaner and then strand me … Look up ODI 11459002 at NHTSA ↗	83.9% ODI 11590340 REAR SHOCKS FAILED AT ONLY 9,000 MILES. A KNOWN ISSUE WITH SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION ON SOME TELLURIDE MODELS Look up ODI 11590340 at NHTSA ↗	31.4% ODI 11542406 Vehicle at 700 miles is having suspension issues causing bumping and shaking during the ride making it unsafe. Look up ODI 11542406 at NHTSA ↗	10.9% ODI 11743821 While braking in slow traffic at about 11-15 mph, the vehicle hit a pothole/road irregularity and the ABS appeared to activate. The brake pedal vibrated, but the steering wheel also began shaking rapidly left and right. Braking effectiveness was greatly reduced. Even with firm brake pressure, the vehicle did not slow as expected and continued toward stopped traffic ahead. The brake pedal pushed back against my foot. I tried to steer around the vehicle in front of me, but the steering wheel vibration interfered with my steering input and made … Look up ODI 11743821 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

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Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Exterior Lighting	290–35,600 mi	3,500 mi	29	ODI 11255716 · 6,000 mi THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT ARE POOR. THEY DO NOT ILLUMINATE TRAFFIC SIGNS SUCH AS: SPEED LIMIT, STOP, STREET/HIGHWAY INFO, YIELD, WARNING, ETC. WHEN YOU APPROACH A THE UPSIDE OF A HILL, VISIBILITY IS LIMITED TO 30-50 FEET. SIDE VISION WHEN TURNING IS NON-EXISTENT. THIS OCCURS AT NIGHT WHEN IN MOTION AND STOPPED. Look up ODI 11255716 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11280024 · 6,500 mi THE TELLURIDE EX HAS AN ISSUE WITH IT'S HEADLIGHTS, ESPECIALLY IN A DIMLY LIT AREA. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN NORMAL MODE (NOT HIGH BEAM) ON A STREET THAT DOES NOT HAVE STREETLIGHTS (NO AMBIENT LIGHTS) OR YOU ARE GOING AROUND A TURN, OR YOU ARE GOING SLIGHTLY UPHILL, THERE IS VERY LITTLE VISIBILITY ON THE ROAD. YOU CAN SEE A DISTINCT CUT OFF OF THE HEAD LIGHT AND YOU CANNOT SEE BEYOND IT. THIS MAKES IT VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A LOW LIGHT ENVIRONMENT. IF I AM ON A HIGHWAY OR A WELL LIT ROAD, THERE IS NO ISSUE. MY OTHER CAR 2010 … Look up ODI 11280024 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11281250 · 2,200 mi HALOGEN HEADLAMPS ON THE EX MODEL DO A POOR JOB OF ILLUMINATING THE ROAD AHEAD WHEN IN LOW BEAM MODE. I CAN HARDLY SEE A FEW FEET. I ALSO DRIVE A LEXUS WHOSE HEADLAMPS DO A FANTASTIC JOB OF ILLUMINATION IN LOW BEAM. I AM HAVING TO PERIODICALLY ALTERNATE BETWEEN HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM MODES (TO AVOID BLINDING OPPOSITE TRAFFIC) WHEN DRIVING THE TELLURIDE ON UNLIT ROADS OR POORLY LIT ROADS. WHY DIDN'T KIA PROVIDE LED HEADLIGHTS FOR ALL TRIM LEVELS? THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. Look up ODI 11281250 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	49,845–97,569 mi	75,500 mi	12	ODI 11277611 · 4,000 mi THE DASH SHOWED THAT MY ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGHE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT Look up ODI 11277611 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11354498 · 4,900 mi THE VEHICAL WILL NOT ACCELERATE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES UP TO 6000 RPM WITH NO OR LITTLE ACCELERATION WHEN THE GAS PEDDLE IS DEPRESSED.. THIS ALSO OCCURS AT LOWER SPEEDS, NO OR LITTLE ACCELERATION WHILE THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES TO 5000 RPM VISIBLE ON THE TACHOMETER AND HEARD FROM THE ENGINE NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE SLIPPING OR DOWN SHIFTING TO MANY GEARS FOR THE AMOUNT OF FUEL DEMAND. THE DEALERSHIP WITNESSED THIS PROBLEM DURING A TEST DRIVE AND I SHOWED THEM A VIDIO OF THE SPEEDOMETER VERSUS THE TACH REA… Look up ODI 11354498 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11395541 · 2,000 mi BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEBRUARY 2020, STARTING THIS WINTER A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE BAY DURING COLD START IN THE MORNING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S FREEZING. DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM TWICE YET THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE CANNOT BE LOCATED. KIA REFUSED TO OFFER MORE HELP, SIMPLY ASKING ME TO WAIT UNTIL IT GETS WORSE OR SOMETHING REALLY BREAKS. THIS KIND OF NOISE COULD BE AN INDICATOR OF OTHER ENGINE OR AIR INTAKE PROBLEM WHICH KIA IS NOT CAPABLE TO DIAGNOSE. Look up ODI 11395541 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	2,000–7,934 mi	4,000 mi	23	ODI 11231487 · 1,400 mi WINDSHIELD CRACKED Look up ODI 11231487 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11231577 · 2,000 mi VERY SMALL CHIP IN WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN AN HOUR BEFORE WE COULD GET IT FILLED IT RAN FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL TELLURIDES. Look up ODI 11231577 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11231777 · 900 mi ONLY HAD OUR CAR10 DAYS. 1ST ROAD TRIP AND A RICK POPPED UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS AND NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN. WITHIN 10 MINS OF THE SUN. IT SPREAD ACROSS ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. TO HAVE PAID THIS MUCH FOR A BRAND NEW CAR AND HEARD THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE... IT HAS GOT TO BE RESOLVED. COMPLETELY SO SICKENING. Look up ODI 11231777 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	1,500–8,835 mi	4,450 mi	92	ODI 11231136 · 657 mi WE BOUGHT OUR 2020 KIA TELLURIDE 7-3-2019 & ON 7-11-2019 OUR WINDSHIELD BROKE FROM A SMALL ROCK WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TODAY FROM A PASSING CAR. I HAVE HEARD OF 100S OF OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THESE INFERIOR WINDSHIELD WINDOWS WITH POOR UNSAFE PRODUCTION. Look up ODI 11231136 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11233151 · 2,400 mi I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE GLASS QUALITY/DESIGN. IN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS (5/13/19) MY RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW CRACKED. I DID HEAR A VERY SLIGHT SOUND (LIKE A WATER BOTTLE EXPANDING) BUT DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. WITHIN AN HOUR, THE CRACK OCCURRED. THERE WAS A VERY SMALL 'DING' BUT CONTINUED TO BREAK. I REPAIRED IT WITH MY INSURANCE. ON 7/16 I PARKED AT WORK AS USUAL. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR, MY FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD A 6-7 INCH CRACK. I COULD NOT SEE AN IMPACT SITE. THE CRACK IS UP AROUND 10 HIGH AND NOW SPLITTING TO THE LEFT ACROSS. WE WERE AB… Look up ODI 11233151 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11234353 · 1,200 mi HAD VEHICLE LESS THEN A MONTH AND NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. NEVER HEARD ANYTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD, CRACK JUST SHOWED UP. Look up ODI 11234353 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	788–25,207 mi	6,438 mi	16	ODI 11246609 · 50 mi EXPERIENCING VIBRATION/PULSATIONS WHILE DRIVING. MOST NOTICEABLE STARTING AROUND 65 MPH UP TO 73 MPH BUT SEEN TO DIMINISH OR GO AWAY ABOUT 75 MPH. VIBRATION CAN BE FELT ON THE GAS PEDAL, SEAT AND FLOOR BOARD. ALSO, THERE IS AN AUDIBLE HUM SIMILAR TO A OUT OF BALANCE WHEEL OR WHEELS. POSSIBLY DRIVE SHAFT, TRANSFER CASE RELATED, WITH THE AWD. Look up ODI 11246609 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11251891 · 80 mi PURCHASED A BRAND-NEW 2020 KIA TELLURIDE LX, ALL- WHEEL DRIVE. ON THE TEST DRIVE, I COULD NOT GO ABOVE 50MPH, DUE TO THE TRAFFIC IN THE AREA. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE HAD IT ON AN INTERSTATE. I NOTICED BETWEEN AROUND 63 AND 74MPH, A HUM AND VIBRATION. I CALLED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND ADVISED THEM OF THE ISSUE. PRIOR TO TAKING THE TRUCK IN FOR THE ISSUE, I RESEARCHED THE MATTER. I LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TELLURIDE, NO MATTER THE TRIM LEVEL. THE HYUNDAI PALLISADE AWD IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. BOTH TRUCKS S… Look up ODI 11251891 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11251985 · 150 mi PURCHASED 2020 TELLURIDE SX AWD ON JUNE 8TH IN LOUISVILLE. UPON DRIVING IT HOME TO CINCINNATI, I NOTICED INTENSE VIBRATIONS IN THE REAR AREA WHEN THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN 66MPH AND 72MPH. TRY ONE) TOOK IT TO SERVICE IN CINCINNATI AND TRY ONE WAS TO BALANCE WHEELS ' DID NOT HELP. TRY TWO) SERVICE KEPT IT FOR A FEW DAYS AND CALLED KIA TECHLINE. THEY SAID TO CHECK OUT OTHER TELLURIDES RIGHT OFF THE DELIVERY TRUCK. FOUND THEY ALSO HAD PROBLEM. KIA TECHLINE CLOSED THE CASE SAYING IT MUST BE NORMAL. TRY THREE) TOOK TELLURIDE TO A DIFFERENT SER… Look up ODI 11251985 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	5,188 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 11311596 · 2,400 mi BLIND SPOT COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONS WHENEVER IT RAINS. VEHICLE HAS 3000 MILES ON IT AND FOR THE 5TH TIME IN 2 MONTHS THE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. DEALERSHIPS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM UNLESS THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, WHICH IT TURNS OFF ONCE THE SENSORS DRY OFF LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT... POLICE HAVE STOPPED ME TWICE THINKING THEY ARE HIGH BEAMS.. ALSO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CONTINUES TO BLAST THERE HIGH BEAMS AT OUR VEHICLE THINKING OUR HIGH BEAMS ARE ON CAUSING A DANGEROUS DRIVING … Look up ODI 11311596 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11321793 · 650 mi AFTER IT HAD RAINED, THE COLLISION WARNING INDICATOR APPEARED. IT CONTINUES TO APPEAR EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. Look up ODI 11321793 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11399797 · 7,976 mi MY 2020 KIA TELLURIDE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT IN JUNE OF 2019. IT STARTED OUT SMALL WITH MY BACKUP CAMERA GLITCHING/NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING, AND MY HEAT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, IT QUICKLY ESCALATED TO MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ENGAGING IN MY DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IF THE CODES AREN'T ACTIVE THEY CAN'T SERVICE THE VEHICLE, SO WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM DIRECTLY. AT THIS TIME MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE … Look up ODI 11399797 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	1,273 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11195709 · 1,273 mi BRAND NEW 2020 KIA TELLURIDE PURCHASED ON 3/18/19. ON 4/6/19 THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AT 1273 MILES. TOOK IT TO KIA DEALERSHIP GARAGE ON 4/8/19 AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. I FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH CORPORATE KIA ON 4/9/19. NO ONE IS CALLING ME BACK. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE A CAR WITH A DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. Look up ODI 11195709 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11268186 · 7 mi CONSTANT WIND NOISE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, NOT NORMAL WIND SOUND CAUSED BY CAR. BROUGHT IN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, STILL UNRESOLVED. DEALER MECHANIC TEST DROVE VEHICLE WITH ME INSIDE. MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGED ISSUE EXISTS. THIS IS BRAND NEW CAR. Look up ODI 11268186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11270588 · 6,398 mi I GOT INTO MY CAR AFTER WORK YESTERDAY AND I HAD A CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK WAS NOT THEIR THAT MORNING WHEN I PARKED IT. WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH ALL THESE WINDSHIELDS CRACKING? Look up ODI 11270588 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	50,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11616122 · 50,000 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Electronic Parking Brake" warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the "Parking Brake Connector" had fractured. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the rear shock absorbers, rear sway bars, rear con… Look up ODI 11616122 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

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Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	11	None	ODI 11617791 We purchased a new 2020 Kia telluride in late 2019. We purchased this vehicle because of its 100,000 mile warranty. We went the extra step and added the best extended warranty possible so we were covered for many miles and years. I have always done my own oil changes as I am a journeyman fitter and understand the mechanics of a vehicle. I kept every receipt from every oil and oil filter purchase for the last 5 years as well as a detailed log book. Around 75,000 miles we started noticing major oil consumption. Approximately 1 quart every months … Look up ODI 11617791 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11617978 Sunroof wouldn’t slide back to open, but the back of the sunroof tilted opened. Now it doesn’t close completely and dealership said can’t close it and it would be $4700 to fix. Look up ODI 11617978 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11618084 · 95,335 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately… Look up ODI 11618084 at NHTSA ↗
2024-11	12	None	ODI 11623120 For the past year at least I've had check engine light come on and turn off before being able to get in for a diagnostic. Along with the entire engine shutting down while idling, parking, turning. Whole electrical system failure. Can't move the steering wheel. Have to restart the car and it takes a few tries. Sometimes the car will be off and will not start back up for a while. Look up ODI 11623120 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11623273 Less than 40k miles and the rear suspension has completely gone out. The jolting at low speeds is significant. At higher speeds, the lack of suspension is dangerous. Never used for towing. Purchased with tow package and self leveling shocks. Began early this year and has not subsided. Look up ODI 11623273 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11623680 Driving vehicle at 45 mph on secondary road. Small object impacted near the top of the windshield driver side - presumably from passing car. Within 5-10 minutes a small (4") crack appeared. Within 1 hour the crack was about 6". Within 2.5 hours the crack had extended to about 18". Forty eight hours afterwards the crack has extended to ~24" horizontally at mid-windshield on the driver's side. Weather conditions were sunny, clear with temperatures in the low 70s. Look up ODI 11623680 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	11	None	ODI 11628110 Continues to have issues with dealership to remedy/correct recalls. Have waited for 60+ days since recall remedy was initiated in August 2024 Headlights continue to be a hazzard and due to this we had unfortunate incident of a deer running out and inability to see in the dusk of 6am due to lack of head lights. This has caused immense hardship regarding finances and maintaining a job as we are down one car and Kia has not offered and:or received all parts for any repairs of the recall. Advised if we attempted to fix one recall (power seat) then… Look up ODI 11628110 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11628176 The engine is burning oil at a rate of a 1 quart and a half every 1000 miles if this engine locks up with my wife and kid driving this could cause an accident Kia is not standing behide this and it needs to be replaced please look into this Look up ODI 11628176 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11628298 Passenger side seat belt retracts slowly but sometimes not at all. Driver side retracts slowly. Look up ODI 11628298 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	13	None	ODI 11634446 Upon braking the vehicle would run rough and the engine would shut off completely. This was first noticed when my wife was turning into our driveway and turning across traffic. She was heading westbound and slowed down to take a left(northbound) into our driveway. Upon braking the engine started to run rough & as she accelerated to turn into the drive, the engine shut off completely. This left her stranded turned perpendicular to oncoming traffic. The oncoming traffic narrowly avoided an accident and left my wife shaken from the incident. I bro… Look up ODI 11634446 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11635247 The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V148000( EXTERIOR LIGHTING) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect Look up ODI 11635247 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11635453 Paint is delaminating from top and hood of vehicle. Look up ODI 11635453 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	7	None	ODI 11640414 CV axel vibration issues. Seems to be a common complaint on 2020 Telluride but no recall. Car is unsafe to drive. Look up ODI 11640414 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641121 My vehicle has been repaired multiple times for leaking oil in different areas. Look up ODI 11641121 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641572 2020 Kia Telluride paint issues. SWP is a known issue. Kia will not take responsibility for a defect in their lamination process. Will come off in sheets almost exposing the primer below. Horrible ownership for their defect. Look up ODI 11641572 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	10	None	ODI 11646701 Windshield suddenly has crack along mid passenger side. Look up ODI 11646701 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11646819 Driver side power folding mirror is malfunctioning. It will sometimes get stuck in one position and won’t retract unless manually repositioned. It has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer. No warning lamps have appeared. A Google search of the issue suggests this may be a common issue with the vehicle make and model. Look up ODI 11646819 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11648703 The sunroof deflector tabs broke off and jammed the sunroof open. The sunroof is loose and I don’t feel safe driving the vehicle because it may dislodge and become a projectile. Look up ODI 11648703 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	7	None	ODI 11652053 When I brought my car into the dealership to fix the open recall on the sest heater and get it serviced, the dealership did their multipoint inspection and discovered that with just 37950 miles, the rear brake pads and rotors need replacing. The front pads were at 6mm and the rear pads were at 2mm. They informed me that they recommend replacing the pads at 3 mm - at 2mm it is unsafe to drive. As, it is unusual for rear pads to wear before front pads - we suspect that there may be an issue with the parking brake not fully disengaging. Look up ODI 11652053 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11652226 · 76,500 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 76,500. Look up ODI 11652226 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11652768 The roof paint is delaminating . The problem has only gotten worst. The color is pearl white. Multiple calls to Kia consumer service and dealer- No action and response. Look up ODI 11652768 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	3	None	ODI 11661242 I have a 2020 Kia Telluride that I bought brand new from Kia. I have performed regular maintenance on the vehicle and performed the repairs required by any recalls. When my vehicle surpassed 75k miles, the vehicle started having issues with excessive oil consumption. I had my vehicle serviced at 75k miles with the oil changed. When my vehicle was passed 79k miles, the vehicle started stalling, piston misfiring, and engine started vibrating. I took it into the dealer, and they performed diagnostic tests. The determined pistons were working fine… Look up ODI 11661242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11662072 1) Front sunroof exploded suddenly on highway while driving at 67 mph. Nothing hit the sunroof and there was no prior crack. The sunroof was inspected by our insurance appraiser and I can provide photos of the incident. 2) There was the sound of a loud "boom" followed by shattering glass raining down over my head (driver) and that of my teenage son (passenger seat) causing us to duck inside the car while driving down the highway at 67 mph. We could have swerved into traffic or off the road causing an accident and bodily harm. Additionally, th… Look up ODI 11662072 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11662963 The white paint on our telluride peeled and feel off for not apparent reason. Look up ODI 11662963 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	7	None	ODI 11664738 It took 8 months to repair the Recall #SC299B HALOGEN HEADLAMP-BOTH. Repair was done 04/03/2025, which appears to have not last long as high beam is low again and I am afraid to drive in early morning, dusk, or evening due to the timid, low bearing high beams. This is very unsettling as we have made three complaints due to negligence and lack of efficiency for recall repair, being in an accident due to not seeing a deer run across and we hit it, as well as, failed state inspection due to light issues (twice) that negatively impacted financial s… Look up ODI 11664738 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11665934 I went to open my sunroof and it opened as normal but when I went to shut it, it’s started to make some noises and got stuck tilted open. It will not budge. I can be available for inspection. It’s a huge safety risk because the sunroof is tilted open and anything can fly into the car and hit someone’s head/body. Especially if driving on the highway at high speeds- the damage could be catastrophic. If I’m driving and a storm appears and the rain/hail could get into the car and cause damage as well as distract the driver and potentially cause an … Look up ODI 11665934 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666572 On [XXX], my Kia Telluride received a warranty engine replacement at Greenway Kia East in Orlando, FL. Just two days later, on [XXX], the engine overheated while I was driving with my young child. The temperature warning light came on. I stopped immediately and opened the hood , there was no coolant in the system at all. This failure occurred immediately after a major engine replacement, suggesting that the dealer failed to fill or properly check the coolant system. I was left stranded near a daycare and had to call a third-party tow truck be… Look up ODI 11666572 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	14	None	ODI 11670657 Had in deals hop several times was told it was on record I was there with the issue but no light on, light came on during travel on interstate and car lost all power Long block blew . Was extremely lucky I didn’t get ran over by the tractor trailers . Loaded car with kids included . Kia should be reasonable for everything and they are saying no . Look up ODI 11670657 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670820 · 10,100 mi The contact's spouse owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact's spouse stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backwards and struck the contact’s aunt as she was exiting the vehicle. The contact’s aunt was taken to the Emergency Room by ambulance/helicopter, where she later succumbed to the injuries and was pronounced dead. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the scene. In addition, before the incident, there was grinding coming from the gears. The contact was unsure what specific injuries were susta… Look up ODI 11670820 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11671057 Another Kia Telluride reporting the known defect in 2020 Kia Tellurides related to severe and excessive oil consumption that poses a potential safety risk and financial loss. I have recently experienced repeated and worsening oil loss between routine oil changes with no visible leaks or warning lights. The rate of consumption exceed 1 quart per 1,000 miles which Kia defines as “excessive” under Technical Service Bulletin ENG222 (Rev 5). This condition creates a risk of engine failure while driving, especially because there are no warning signs … Look up ODI 11671057 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	9	None	ODI 11678869 · 161,000 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that the dealer was performing an oil consumption test. In addition, the contact was advised by the dealer that further diagnostic testing was needed to diagnose the failure, which could result in the engine being disassembled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer… Look up ODI 11678869 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11679570 We bought this brand new and have the paint peeling off. It’s a 2020 so paint should not be pealing off. I have read that they are aware of this paint issue but nothing is done yet about it. Look up ODI 11679570 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11680159 Wind deflector snapped on Sun roof causing. Sun roof to get lodged and get off track. Unable to close Sun roof now opening it to all types of weather. Safety issue not being able to close the Sun roof while transporting passengers especially children. Kia dealership aware and refusing to help. Wind deflector is a known issue for the 2020 telluride sunroof as found by the NHTSA bulletin on this defective part. Dealership refusing to help since out of warranty even though it is a known issue. Look up ODI 11680159 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	8	None	ODI 11684345 Sunroof plastic arms broke off and now sunroof will not close. Looking this up, it is a very common issue. I have only used my sunroof about 10 times since I bought my vehicle. Look up ODI 11684345 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11685041 Rear shocks failed prematurely Look up ODI 11685041 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11685135 Paint peeling on the roof of vehicle, 5 years old, known problem to KIA. White Pearl Vehicles, KIA will do nothing to remedy this problem. It has been well known of an issue. Look up ODI 11685135 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	22	None	ODI 11691041 Oven taken my car to jiffy line for more than regular oil changes and they always end up kinda jokingly saying man he’s always low on oil. I just blew a rod thru my block due to lack of oil and how fast it was burning. I feel so cheated out of my money. I’m stuck with a vehicle that I cannot drive and Kia refuses to replace it. Look up ODI 11691041 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11691966 My 2020 Kia Telluride, the oil housing unit started leaking earlier this year and was replaced it was low on oil. The oil light never came on.after that it started consuming oil. It consumes a quart of oil about every 100 to 200 miles. I’ve spoken to Kia about this and they said it’s common. They can do a consumption test, and if it fails, it’ll need a new engine but kIA will not replace it because the car is out of warranty. This has been an ongoing issue since the oil housing unit started leaking, which is also a common problem. Look up ODI 11691966 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11691997 Engine burns over a quart of oil every week. Kia states it's normal. Look up ODI 11691997 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	16	None	ODI 11696901 The engine is consuming oil Look up ODI 11696901 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11696909 Oil Pan and gasket leak Oil Control Valve Harness leak The car leaked 5 quarts of oil without any engine or low oil light being illuminated to communicate this engine problem. The dealership identified the above components failed and caused the oil to leak and lead to potential engine damage Look up ODI 11696909 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11697080 Excessive oil consumption causing monthly oil changes. No low oil indicator causing engine to rattle. Look up ODI 11697080 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	10	None	ODI 11702605 I was driving down the road and the engine started suddenly making a loud knocking noise. The car was immediately pulled over and put in park and towed to mechanic shop. Mechanic shop stated there was no oil on the engine dipstick and the engine was ruined due to lack of oil. No oil leaks were found. The car is kept in the garage and there is no oil on garage floor that would indicate a leak. The car was maintained with full synthetic oil changes every 6,000 miles. There was no indicator light on dash to alert to an oil problem. I called Kia … Look up ODI 11702605 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703029 I purchased this vehicle with 109,000 miles on it. After driving for about a month, I noticed a noise and took it in for an inspection. I was told there was no oil in the vehicle and to take it to Kia. Kia told me that was a known issue the the oil consumption and wanted to start testing. I have an extended warranty but I am having to come out of pocket $5000 before a claim can even be started and I have only owned it for 5 months. Look up ODI 11703029 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703158 Engine light continues to come on and the vehicle sputters a lot while driving, it seems like it doesn't want to go. I have to give it more gas like I'm pushing it and when breaking the left front wheel wobbles when I'm trying to come to a stop I have to hold the wheel extra firm Look up ODI 11703158 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	14	None	ODI 11708957 Vehicle manufacturers have certain basic rules and procedures that must be followed. When a vehicle manufacturer sells a vehicle, it has a duty to ensure that the vehicle functions properly and safely for its advertised use and is free from defects. When a vehicle manufacturer discovers a defect, it must explicitly disclose the defect and make it right or cease selling the vehicle. When a vehicle manufacturer provides a warranty, it must stand by that warranty. I believe Kia has breached its duties and rules as follows. Specifically, these Clas… Look up ODI 11708957 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11708958 The argument for the warranty claim to be honored and the work to be completed is as follows. Kia Inc may not want to take responsibility for the engine. They may want to shy away from their duty by claim negligence on the part of the owner. Kia will ask the car owner to produce every receipt and service record you can scrape together just to prove that one was not done at an “authorized” center of some sort. Or they will argue the distance between intervals of oil change down to the smallest of detail to claim you abused the engine. An engine … Look up ODI 11708958 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11709139 The headlights on this car are pointed too high. When driving on the road at night vehicles coming the other way often assume you have your bright lights on and flash you with their bright lights which can temporarily blind you - obviously a big safety problem! If this only happened once in a while I'd say no big deal but it happens EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU DRIVE THE CAR! I've spoken with other 2020 Kia Telluride owners and they report the exact same problem. I've spoken to the Kia representative at our local dealer about this and his attitude… Look up ODI 11709139 at NHTSA ↗
2026-02	13	None	ODI 11715134 For some time, I was noticing that my 2020 Kia Telluride was consuming excessive amounts of motor oil - at least one quart per 1000 miles. I have had my car serviced regularly by a certified reputable mechanic and scheduled oil changes and other required service every 5000 miles. At around 69,100 miles the check engine light appeared and I immediately took the car in for service. I was advised that the spark plugs and valves were heavily carbon fouled. The spark plugs needed changing and the valves needed cleaning. It was also necessary to… Look up ODI 11715134 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715800 The vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption between oil changes, requiring frequent oil top-offs well before the manufacturer’s recommended service interval. No external oil leaks were identified when the vehicle had approximately 91,000 miles. At approximately 118,000 miles, the issue was identified during normal operation and routine maintenance, at which time potential engine-related concerns were noted. Excessive oil consumption raises concern for internal engine wear and the risk of sudden engine failure while driving, which cou… Look up ODI 11715800 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11716068 Vehicle fire causing a total loss to vehicle and home Look up ODI 11716068 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	13	None	ODI 11721753 Engine has a Pcv valve issue that causes oil to leak from seals and burnt through the pistons causing loss of oil, engine damage and possible engine failure while driving. This could cause vehicle to lock up and possible cause an accident especially at freeway speeds. There is no low oil indicator or check engine light that comes on to let driver know that the oil is low Look up ODI 11721753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11721936 2020 KIA Telluride failed oil consumption test. Available for inspection upon request. A vehicle running on no oil will cause an engine to seize putting myself and others at risk. Confirmed problem by KIA. I have documentation of 3 oil consumption tests performed on my 2020 KIA Telluride at the dealership. Inspected at dealership by service department. No warning light to indicate low oil or to check engine. Stuttering and stalling of vehicle at stops caused me to bring in the car to KIA. Look up ODI 11721936 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11722085 Paint failure and delamination on a 2021 Kia Telluride with Snow White Pearl (SWP) paint. The paint on the roof above the windshield and the hood has begun peeling in sheets, exposing the underlying layer. The vehicle has not been in any accidents and has never been repainted. The paint failure appears to be a manufacturing defect involving the adhesion of the factory paint. The issue began around year 4–5 of ownership at approximately 60,000 miles. The affected areas continue to expand as the paint separates from the vehicle surface. The veh… Look up ODI 11722085 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	10	None	ODI 11728510 The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the high beam headlights failed to illuminate as intended, and the vehicle shuddered before losing automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the warning lights failed to illuminate as designed when the engine oil level was low. The vehicle was taken to a local Auto Zone, where the relay and high beam headlights were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. An appointment with the dealer was scheduled t… Look up ODI 11728510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11728915 Opened the sunroof. Used the automatic switch to close it. The sunroof jammed and would not close. It is popped up in the back. A piece on the left track broke off. The dealership wants over $6000 to repair the sunroof. Look up ODI 11728915 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11729005 · 73,000 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine and other unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle stalled several times and with several unknown warnings illuminated. The contact stated that a friend had checked the vehicle and stated that there was no oil inside the engine. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was… Look up ODI 11729005 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	14	None	ODI 11735035 I was driving down the highway no cars were near me in any direction and I was not near an overpass it sounded like a giant explosion. I heard glass moving around and realized something happened to my sunroof. Look up ODI 11735035 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11735220 I was just driving down the block and stop at the stop light when I went to pull off and make a left turn the car completely shut off with no warning or anything. Just stopped completely went off in the middle of the road and all of the dash lights came on. It started right back up thankfully but it stopped and locked up Look up ODI 11735220 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11735465 There is a brake assist issue that comes up intermittently pedal can become stiff at times. This caused me to almost have an accident at an intersection when a car pulled out in front of me. Stopping was delayed and very difficult and frightening. Issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by deal or service center. It has not been inspected. No warning, messages or symptoms of any kind. I purchased it in Oct 2025 and it started in April 2026. After this happening quite a few times I am no longer driving it and can't afford to fix it. Look up ODI 11735465 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	20	None	ODI 11741888 My sunroof windscreen arm broke which in turn caused the glass to go off track. The windscreen arm is a known issue! But there is no recall. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY $7000 to fix a known problem! Look up ODI 11741888 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11742534 While driving on the [XXX] in [XXX] on XXX a connecting rod punctured the engine block of no fault of my own Kia has stated it was a manufacturing defect. This caused a vehicle fire under the vehicle and I had to get my family out of the vehicle 4 children and wife from the vehicle children ages ranging from age [XXX]. This completely has destroyed my confidence in the safety of this vehicle. I do not want to put my children back in this vehicle due to the traumatic experience of the fire. The car only had 60k miles on it and I just bought it a… Look up ODI 11742534 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11742769 The vehicle was taken in several times for a vibration, binding coming from the rear. It has been ongoing back to the original owner. It is the all wheel drive coupler. This is a known issue with TSBs out on it. Kia has been contacted and seems unwilling to help, replace. Online thousands of these things have failed some even twice. In icy or slippery conditions this can cause loss of control due to binding. Look up ODI 11742769 at NHTSA ↗
2026-07	14	26V430000	ODI 11747748 Sunroof issue with the air dam that lifts up when the sunroof opens breaks off and throws the the sunroof off track so your stuck with it open or it breaks the track or glass Look up ODI 11747748 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11747891 · 30,000 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that four door belt molding trim pieces had become loose and unsecured, but the front driver’s side door belt molding trim piece had become unsecured and detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while touching the unsecured molding, the arm became bruised and scratched. No medical treatment was required. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The conta… Look up ODI 11747891 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11748233 After reading multiple forums, I've learned there's a known issue with the 2020 Tellurides burning excessive oil. We had noticed this before, but this time was worse. My wife drove the car to pick up my nephew from the airport without any problems, such as warning lights or engine noise. However, our kids later took the car to go to the store, and on the way, all of the warning lights lit up on the display, and the car shut off on the highway. When I checked the car, I found the oil level was completely gone from the dipstick, so I added about … Look up ODI 11748233 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	5	None	ODI 11754612 I bought my vehicle used around 62,000 miles, I was the second owner. Around 90,000 miles my vehicle suddenly stopped driving. There was absolutely no signs of issues prior to this event. I had it towed to the Kia dealership where they recommended an entire engine replacement, but assured me I was outside of warranty. I did not pay for extended warranty so I decided to take it to an independent mechanic who informed me there was a missing internal pin. This mechanic felt certain this was a manufacturing issue. He was able to repair multiple com… Look up ODI 11754612 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11758772 The factory-installed driver/passenger side LED headlight assembly suffered a sudden, total internal electrical failure while driving at night, causing an immediate loss of forward visibility and creating a severe crash hazard. This is a known, systemic manufacturing defect affecting premium trims (SX/SX-Prestige) of the 2020 Kia Telluride. The housing seals degrade prematurely, allowing condensation to become trapped inside the unit. This moisture corrodes the internal circuit boards and shorts out the electrical modules, completely disabling … Look up ODI 11758772 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11758832 I went to open my sunroof and I see a piece sticking up. My sunroof then wouldnt close. I get home and find out its the wind deflector. I tried to close the sunroof and now my sunroof if stuck open. One of the tracks is now misaligned and I can't close my sunroof. Look up ODI 11758832 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09 (partial)	13	None	ODI 11762488 My engine failed from burning oil, even though the car has been maintained its whole life, 14 documented oil changes, roughly every 5,000 miles. • Jiffy-lube shop found the crankcase completely bone dry, only 4,344 miles after the last oil change. No reading on the dipstick. They added 6 quarts. Engine was knocking before and after. • No oil warning light ever came on, and no low-oil warning, just a check engine light and the knocking. • Towed same day to an independent shop. They found code P0524 (engine oil pressure too low) and say the inte… Look up ODI 11762488 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11762934 The sun roof warning light on dash suddenly came on and when I tried to open it up it broke and would no longer close. Finally got front toclise but back won't. Paeamount Kua of Asheville wants $7000 to fix even though I have extended warranty. Look up ODI 11762934 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11763121 Large chunks of paint peeling from hood and top of car. Yes, available for inspection. Safety concerns for visibility issues for driver and other drivers if paint impairs visibility. Yes, visited a collision repair shop, stated they see this being an issue a lot with Kia Tellurides, especially the snow white as they didn’t put primer on vehicle first. Yes, was inspected by insurance representative. No warnings, started about a month ago and has gotten gradually worse. Look up ODI 11763121 at NHTSA ↗

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 207 complaints · 2023: 163 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	102	155	207
2023	67	120	163

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	292	0	32
2023	200	0	7

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Exterior Lighting	Engine	Unknown Or Other	Visibility/Wiper	Power Train	Electrical System	Structure:Body	Suspension
Exterior Lighting	—	0	4 ODI 11507960 High beams stopped working. When I called with issue the dealership stated that it was a safety issue. Took car to dealership and they stated that the actuator lighting system more than likely has a short. They recommended that it would be $1700 for them to replace the system and then retest to see if that was the issue. Upon further research it was found that other owners with the 2020 model were experiencing the same issue after 60,000 miles. Look up ODI 11507960 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11545588 High beam lights do not work. It shows them on but they never turn on. We found out driving on a mountain road in NM that had no street lights. We had to slow down to 10 miles an hour because it was so dark and we couldn't see. It was scary and dangerous. We wouldn't have been able to react in time if a deer or other animal ran into the street. We looked it up and saw it was a known problem. We checked it numerous times, and it never worked. The driver's side window won't close all the way. It has a 1/2 in gap. The only way to get it to stay … Look up ODI 11545588 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11565981 HEADLIGHTS: have DEPLORABLE visibility, particularly around corners making it nearly impossible to see at night. It is GROSSLY DANGEROUS, and unacceptable to equip a vehicle with such low quality headlights. However, On January 13th 2024 the hi beams ceased to function at all, which has left me unable to drive at night. As a single mother this is a huge hinderance for my young sons and their activities especially this time of year getting dark at 4:30pm. DRIVER SEATBELT MALFUNCTION: The seatbelt has all but completely failed to retract upon r… Look up ODI 11565981 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 11306971 · 10 mi THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY EX MODEL ARE SERIOUSLY DEFICIENT AND DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY DURING DRIVING IN LOW LIGHT AREA DURING TURNS. AT MY OWN EXPENSE I'VE PURCHASED LED BULBS, WHICH HAVE IMPROVED VISIBILITY AHEAD OF ME. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT IS BLOCKED BY THE PROJECTOR TYPE HOUSING FROM ILLUMINATING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VISIBILITY DURING TURNS IS NON-EXISTENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. Look up ODI 11306971 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11506789 Headlight Hi-beams stopped working and is very dangerous at night with a lot of wild animals where I live. Look up ODI 11506789 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11513885 High beams do not work. Had bulbs replaced but no effect. Checked all fuses, and they checked out ok. Look up ODI 11513885 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11556250 This started in July/August. I went in to get into my car and noticed that although my car was making the sound of unlocking, it wasn’t unlocking. Neither the key fob or pressing the button on the door handle would unlock my car. I manually used the key to get in. Once I got in, I had a rear collision warning on my dash and was unable to shift from park. I overrode the shift mechanism and took it to a mechanic. They hooked it up to a reader and was tracking down the error when all of sudden the error code disappeared, and they were unable … Look up ODI 11556250 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11648764 What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? POWER TRAIN, OIL CONSUMPTION, CAMSHAFT POSITION , CIRCUIT SENSORS A X 4, HEADLAMPS HIGH BEAMS DO NOT FUNCTION.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FAILS. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING AFTER SUNSET IF I CANT SEE ROAD WHEN NEEDED MY HIGH BEAMS DID NOT FUNCTION I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED BUT THERE WERE NO PARTS. STILL AN ISSUE. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES a… Look up ODI 11648764 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 11311596 · 2,400 mi BLIND SPOT COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONS WHENEVER IT RAINS. VEHICLE HAS 3000 MILES ON IT AND FOR THE 5TH TIME IN 2 MONTHS THE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. DEALERSHIPS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM UNLESS THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, WHICH IT TURNS OFF ONCE THE SENSORS DRY OFF LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT... POLICE HAVE STOPPED ME TWICE THINKING THEY ARE HIGH BEAMS.. ALSO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CONTINUES TO BLAST THERE HIGH BEAMS AT OUR VEHICLE THINKING OUR HIGH BEAMS ARE ON CAUSING A DANGEROUS DRIVING … Look up ODI 11311596 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11474928 High Beam Headlight system both headlamps are malfunctioned and yes it is available for inspection. Due to high beam headlight system not working when I am driving down hill I am not able to see at a distance in front of my vehicle nor can I see animals jumping out of the road in front of me. My safety is at risk as well as others I meet on the road. Dealer is aware unable to get me in immediately. No warning as a matter of fact the vehicle indicates that high beam lights are working. Upon looking up consumer reviews there have been many compla… Look up ODI 11474928 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11496141 · 45,000 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V436000 (Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior Lighting) and 22V626000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was firm while attempting to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminate… Look up ODI 11496141 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Engine	0	—	12 ODI 11277611 · 4,000 mi THE DASH SHOWED THAT MY ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGHE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT Look up ODI 11277611 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11558306 My mother noticed a fluid stain on the driveway and said it looked like oil. We didn't notice it at first because we parked over it. I had my husband take a look; it was oil, and our oil was low but not low enough that the check engine light came on. It started after our first freeze in Dallas, Texas, on October 31st. My husband took it up to a local guy because he thought maybe the dealership people did something when I took it up to get an estimate for the headlight high beam issue and frozen spare tire hoist. Both were covered under warranty… Look up ODI 11558306 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11578098 The torque converter is malfunctioning to where I have been unable to use my vehicle for almost 2 months. It is available for inspection, but is currently at a repair shop pending inspection to get an estimate on costs to fix the issue (if it is something that can be fixed). My safety along with my family's safety were put at risk due to the inability for the vehicle to pick up speed while driving on major highways [XXX]. During this time the check engine light came on for the 1st time, the vehicle would not properly pick up speed, continuou… Look up ODI 11578098 at NHTSA ↗	0	24 ODI 11354498 · 4,900 mi THE VEHICAL WILL NOT ACCELERATE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES UP TO 6000 RPM WITH NO OR LITTLE ACCELERATION WHEN THE GAS PEDDLE IS DEPRESSED.. THIS ALSO OCCURS AT LOWER SPEEDS, NO OR LITTLE ACCELERATION WHILE THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES TO 5000 RPM VISIBLE ON THE TACHOMETER AND HEARD FROM THE ENGINE NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE SLIPPING OR DOWN SHIFTING TO MANY GEARS FOR THE AMOUNT OF FUEL DEMAND. THE DEALERSHIP WITNESSED THIS PROBLEM DURING A TEST DRIVE AND I SHOWED THEM A VIDIO OF THE SPEEDOMETER VERSUS THE TACH REA… Look up ODI 11354498 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11581249 Valve cover gasket leak, coolant hose leaks, passenger side axel boot slinging grease, parasitic draw Look up ODI 11581249 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11583475 · 64,826 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle displayed a message "Consider Taking a Break". The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and both front and rear axles, oil pan gasket, brakes, drive train, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,826. Look up ODI 11583475 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 11430140 Check engine light in March of 2021. 38,800 miles. Determined to be a timing issue and parts of the engine was replaced by Bill Barth Kia in Mandan, ND. Car was picked up on 4/21/21. On 4/28/21 all warning lights came on. Car was towed back to dealership. After multiple attempts at fixes over a 4 month period of time it was finally determined a new wiring harness was needed. The new harness seemed to correct the problem and I took possession of the car on 8/20/21. It was driven around 75 miles that day to drive home. On 8/22/21 the car was driv… Look up ODI 11430140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11623120 For the past year at least I've had check engine light come on and turn off before being able to get in for a diagnostic. Along with the entire engine shutting down while idling, parking, turning. Whole electrical system failure. Can't move the steering wheel. Have to restart the car and it takes a few tries. Sometimes the car will be off and will not start back up for a while. Look up ODI 11623120 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11649802 My 2020 Kia Telluride completely stalled on me on my way to work. The vehicle was not smoking and it seemed like it went on accessory mode. I had the vehicle towed to Kia Dealership in Perris to get it checked out and was told by Olivia that no codes were read when doing a diagnostic and that my engine seized. I had purchased an extended warranty through AGWS. AGWS reached out to me to request the vehicle service records which I emailed over as Subject: [XXX] to [XXX] Today March 21, 2024 we receive a call from Olivia stating that my warranty … Look up ODI 11649802 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11624571 This 2020 Kia telluride has paint peeling in between the windshield and sun roof. I have seen tons of post of this happening to people. Kia should be held responsible for this. Look up ODI 11624571 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11690141 Windshield cracked from minor item being thrown up by car in front of me. Engine burns out no oil on dipstick with regular maintenance engine tick transmission slips axle boot ripped oil pan cracked due to it being faulty Look up ODI 11690141 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703416 Several oil housing changes. I’m not the first owner, the oil housing has been changed once already and I’m going to have to do it a second time, the car is only 5 years old. I’ve only owned the vehicle 2 years. The dealership did no diligence to check it, I went to the dealership for years and due to negligence with my oil changes and recalls I stopped going, now I’m having to pay out of pocket for issues they’ve caused. I thought I messed up my car and had a part dragging at the bottom, when I took it in to the dealership they said it was pre… Look up ODI 11703416 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11581249 Valve cover gasket leak, coolant hose leaks, passenger side axel boot slinging grease, parasitic draw Look up ODI 11581249 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	4 ODI 11507960 High beams stopped working. When I called with issue the dealership stated that it was a safety issue. Took car to dealership and they stated that the actuator lighting system more than likely has a short. They recommended that it would be $1700 for them to replace the system and then retest to see if that was the issue. Upon further research it was found that other owners with the 2020 model were experiencing the same issue after 60,000 miles. Look up ODI 11507960 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11545588 High beam lights do not work. It shows them on but they never turn on. We found out driving on a mountain road in NM that had no street lights. We had to slow down to 10 miles an hour because it was so dark and we couldn't see. It was scary and dangerous. We wouldn't have been able to react in time if a deer or other animal ran into the street. We looked it up and saw it was a known problem. We checked it numerous times, and it never worked. The driver's side window won't close all the way. It has a 1/2 in gap. The only way to get it to stay … Look up ODI 11545588 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11565981 HEADLIGHTS: have DEPLORABLE visibility, particularly around corners making it nearly impossible to see at night. It is GROSSLY DANGEROUS, and unacceptable to equip a vehicle with such low quality headlights. However, On January 13th 2024 the hi beams ceased to function at all, which has left me unable to drive at night. As a single mother this is a huge hinderance for my young sons and their activities especially this time of year getting dark at 4:30pm. DRIVER SEATBELT MALFUNCTION: The seatbelt has all but completely failed to retract upon r… Look up ODI 11565981 at NHTSA ↗	12 ODI 11277611 · 4,000 mi THE DASH SHOWED THAT MY ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGHE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT Look up ODI 11277611 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11558306 My mother noticed a fluid stain on the driveway and said it looked like oil. We didn't notice it at first because we parked over it. I had my husband take a look; it was oil, and our oil was low but not low enough that the check engine light came on. It started after our first freeze in Dallas, Texas, on October 31st. My husband took it up to a local guy because he thought maybe the dealership people did something when I took it up to get an estimate for the headlight high beam issue and frozen spare tire hoist. Both were covered under warranty… Look up ODI 11558306 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11578098 The torque converter is malfunctioning to where I have been unable to use my vehicle for almost 2 months. It is available for inspection, but is currently at a repair shop pending inspection to get an estimate on costs to fix the issue (if it is something that can be fixed). My safety along with my family's safety were put at risk due to the inability for the vehicle to pick up speed while driving on major highways [XXX]. During this time the check engine light came on for the 1st time, the vehicle would not properly pick up speed, continuou… Look up ODI 11578098 at NHTSA ↗	—	6 ODI 11242200 · 10 mi WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON DAY 1 BEFORE EVEN TAKING DELIVERY OF CAR. NOT A SAFE WINDSHIELD TO DRIVE WITH. Look up ODI 11242200 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11349309 · 3,200 mi ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, MY WINDSHIELD CRACK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I NOTICED A SMALL LINEAR CRACK ALONG THE CENTER BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD AFTER IT BEING PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT. WITHIN HOURS THE CRACK SPREAD ALONG THE ENTIRE GLASS. KIA REPAIRED IT UNDER THE GOOD FAITH WARRANTY BUT I HAD TO WAIT 3-4 WEEKS FOR A WINDSHIELD TO COME IN, HAVING TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT IN THE MEANTIME. AFTER THEY REMOVED THE WINDSHIELD AND INSPECTED IT, THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY KIND OF IMPACT MARK. ONE MONTH AFTER REPAIR, A VERY SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS… Look up ODI 11349309 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11404025 · 20,000 mi OUR WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGING US OVER $1300 Look up ODI 11404025 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 11611639 Vehicle began having issues around 60,000 miles. Stutters and slips between 2nd and 3rd gear. When on an incline the issue is much more prevalent. On a steep incline, the vehicle is like lurching it is so prevalent and it feels as though the vehicle is going to give up. Around 45 mph, the vehicle begins vibrating; as speeds increase, the shaking (left to right) becomes increasingly violent. At times, it feels as though the vehicle is going to shake off the road. The issues I primarily when accelerating, and when the gas pedal is released, t… Look up ODI 11611639 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641121 My vehicle has been repaired multiple times for leaking oil in different areas. Look up ODI 11641121 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11643836 The car is a 2020 Kia Telluride. It was purchased in August 2023 at the time it was leaking oil took it back to the dealer and they replaced the housing put in a new filter and said all was good .For a year. it constantly needed oil took it back to the dealer, said that everything was fine. I would be driving and the car would stop. The oil lamp would come on and I would have to drive and put more oil in it every week. I was putting a quart of oil into the vehicle just about weekly because it seemed to be leaking oil and just a dying out. just … Look up ODI 11643836 at NHTSA ↗	11 ODI 11417474 While driving my suv on the highway the day I purchased it on 6/5/20 it disabled 5 times where I was only able to use brakes and pull off side of road. I was 36 weeks pregnant and had my 2 year old in the car. I didn’t make it home. There was highway construction locally and no edge to pull off on if needed. We could of been seriously injured or died. It was towed to my local Kia dealer where they didn’t find anything wrong with it. They replaced the battery. It seemed to be running ok then on 5/5/21 my suv disabled again only being able to use… Look up ODI 11417474 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11484242 My car has heated/air conditioned seats. They have started coming on by themselves. My passenger side mirror opens and closes when it wants to. The the auto off works when it wants to. I have the option of turning that feature off but it will turn off anyways. I can also hear my air condition loud and clear when I turn my car off (decompressing I am guessing) it just started when all these other problems started. Look up ODI 11484242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11510862 Side view mirror motor is defective (30,000 miles, well cared for). Dealer service department needs to get clearance for repair and do not know when the mirror motor parts will be in. In the meantime, the driver's side mirror cannot be manually adjusted into proper position. This makes left lane changes very risky. Several others owners have also had this issue. Look up ODI 11510862 at NHTSA ↗	9 ODI 11241854 I WAS DRIVING AND A ROCK FLEW UP BARLEY HIT MY WINDSHIELD AND BROKE IT Look up ODI 11241854 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11553972 Paint is peeling off the car. Car is 3.5 years old. Kia refuses to take issue with the car. They are standing behind mileage. I first reported this KIA of North America at 40K+ miles.. Look up ODI 11553972 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11561534 My vehicle is 3 years old and the frame of my sunroof snapped. The warranty only covers the motor and the frame is what is damaged. When I called the warranty, they said this is a very common problem among Kia Tellurides. Why is this not a recall? It would cost me $4,000 to repair. This is not right. Look up ODI 11561534 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11607518 The back self-leveling shock absorbers have failed. Even the slightest bump has my back passengers in danger of hitting their heads. In reading various forums, this is a problem with the 2020 Tellurides with the tow package. Look up ODI 11607518 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11611639 Vehicle began having issues around 60,000 miles. Stutters and slips between 2nd and 3rd gear. When on an incline the issue is much more prevalent. On a steep incline, the vehicle is like lurching it is so prevalent and it feels as though the vehicle is going to give up. Around 45 mph, the vehicle begins vibrating; as speeds increase, the shaking (left to right) becomes increasingly violent. At times, it feels as though the vehicle is going to shake off the road. The issues I primarily when accelerating, and when the gas pedal is released, t… Look up ODI 11611639 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	8 ODI 11306971 · 10 mi THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY EX MODEL ARE SERIOUSLY DEFICIENT AND DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY DURING DRIVING IN LOW LIGHT AREA DURING TURNS. AT MY OWN EXPENSE I'VE PURCHASED LED BULBS, WHICH HAVE IMPROVED VISIBILITY AHEAD OF ME. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT IS BLOCKED BY THE PROJECTOR TYPE HOUSING FROM ILLUMINATING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VISIBILITY DURING TURNS IS NON-EXISTENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. Look up ODI 11306971 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11506789 Headlight Hi-beams stopped working and is very dangerous at night with a lot of wild animals where I live. Look up ODI 11506789 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11513885 High beams do not work. Had bulbs replaced but no effect. Checked all fuses, and they checked out ok. Look up ODI 11513885 at NHTSA ↗	0	6 ODI 11242200 · 10 mi WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON DAY 1 BEFORE EVEN TAKING DELIVERY OF CAR. NOT A SAFE WINDSHIELD TO DRIVE WITH. Look up ODI 11242200 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11349309 · 3,200 mi ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, MY WINDSHIELD CRACK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I NOTICED A SMALL LINEAR CRACK ALONG THE CENTER BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD AFTER IT BEING PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT. WITHIN HOURS THE CRACK SPREAD ALONG THE ENTIRE GLASS. KIA REPAIRED IT UNDER THE GOOD FAITH WARRANTY BUT I HAD TO WAIT 3-4 WEEKS FOR A WINDSHIELD TO COME IN, HAVING TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT IN THE MEANTIME. AFTER THEY REMOVED THE WINDSHIELD AND INSPECTED IT, THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY KIND OF IMPACT MARK. ONE MONTH AFTER REPAIR, A VERY SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS… Look up ODI 11349309 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11404025 · 20,000 mi OUR WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGING US OVER $1300 Look up ODI 11404025 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	1 ODI 11628110 Continues to have issues with dealership to remedy/correct recalls. Have waited for 60+ days since recall remedy was initiated in August 2024 Headlights continue to be a hazzard and due to this we had unfortunate incident of a deer running out and inability to see in the dusk of 6am due to lack of head lights. This has caused immense hardship regarding finances and maintaining a job as we are down one car and Kia has not offered and:or received all parts for any repairs of the recall. Advised if we attempted to fix one recall (power seat) then… Look up ODI 11628110 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Power Train	2 ODI 11556250 This started in July/August. I went in to get into my car and noticed that although my car was making the sound of unlocking, it wasn’t unlocking. Neither the key fob or pressing the button on the door handle would unlock my car. I manually used the key to get in. Once I got in, I had a rear collision warning on my dash and was unable to shift from park. I overrode the shift mechanism and took it to a mechanic. They hooked it up to a reader and was tracking down the error when all of sudden the error code disappeared, and they were unable … Look up ODI 11556250 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11648764 What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? POWER TRAIN, OIL CONSUMPTION, CAMSHAFT POSITION , CIRCUIT SENSORS A X 4, HEADLAMPS HIGH BEAMS DO NOT FUNCTION.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FAILS. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING AFTER SUNSET IF I CANT SEE ROAD WHEN NEEDED MY HIGH BEAMS DID NOT FUNCTION I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED BUT THERE WERE NO PARTS. STILL AN ISSUE. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES a… Look up ODI 11648764 at NHTSA ↗	24 ODI 11354498 · 4,900 mi THE VEHICAL WILL NOT ACCELERATE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES UP TO 6000 RPM WITH NO OR LITTLE ACCELERATION WHEN THE GAS PEDDLE IS DEPRESSED.. THIS ALSO OCCURS AT LOWER SPEEDS, NO OR LITTLE ACCELERATION WHILE THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES TO 5000 RPM VISIBLE ON THE TACHOMETER AND HEARD FROM THE ENGINE NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE SLIPPING OR DOWN SHIFTING TO MANY GEARS FOR THE AMOUNT OF FUEL DEMAND. THE DEALERSHIP WITNESSED THIS PROBLEM DURING A TEST DRIVE AND I SHOWED THEM A VIDIO OF THE SPEEDOMETER VERSUS THE TACH REA… Look up ODI 11354498 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11581249 Valve cover gasket leak, coolant hose leaks, passenger side axel boot slinging grease, parasitic draw Look up ODI 11581249 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11583475 · 64,826 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle displayed a message "Consider Taking a Break". The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and both front and rear axles, oil pan gasket, brakes, drive train, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,826. Look up ODI 11583475 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 11611639 Vehicle began having issues around 60,000 miles. Stutters and slips between 2nd and 3rd gear. When on an incline the issue is much more prevalent. On a steep incline, the vehicle is like lurching it is so prevalent and it feels as though the vehicle is going to give up. Around 45 mph, the vehicle begins vibrating; as speeds increase, the shaking (left to right) becomes increasingly violent. At times, it feels as though the vehicle is going to shake off the road. The issues I primarily when accelerating, and when the gas pedal is released, t… Look up ODI 11611639 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641121 My vehicle has been repaired multiple times for leaking oil in different areas. Look up ODI 11641121 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11643836 The car is a 2020 Kia Telluride. It was purchased in August 2023 at the time it was leaking oil took it back to the dealer and they replaced the housing put in a new filter and said all was good .For a year. it constantly needed oil took it back to the dealer, said that everything was fine. I would be driving and the car would stop. The oil lamp would come on and I would have to drive and put more oil in it every week. I was putting a quart of oil into the vehicle just about weekly because it seemed to be leaking oil and just a dying out. just … Look up ODI 11643836 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	3 ODI 11399797 · 7,976 mi MY 2020 KIA TELLURIDE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT IN JUNE OF 2019. IT STARTED OUT SMALL WITH MY BACKUP CAMERA GLITCHING/NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING, AND MY HEAT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, IT QUICKLY ESCALATED TO MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ENGAGING IN MY DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IF THE CODES AREN'T ACTIVE THEY CAN'T SERVICE THE VEHICLE, SO WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM DIRECTLY. AT THIS TIME MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE … Look up ODI 11399797 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11556250 This started in July/August. I went in to get into my car and noticed that although my car was making the sound of unlocking, it wasn’t unlocking. Neither the key fob or pressing the button on the door handle would unlock my car. I manually used the key to get in. Once I got in, I had a rear collision warning on my dash and was unable to shift from park. I overrode the shift mechanism and took it to a mechanic. They hooked it up to a reader and was tracking down the error when all of sudden the error code disappeared, and they were unable … Look up ODI 11556250 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11743764 A continuation from my last post. I brought my car back to the dealer.The worker came out to inspect my car and he lifted the hood and he said I had a loose negative battery cable and that I had the wrong battery in my car. He said that might be the cause of the flickering lights.My car was at the dealership for three days before I was called to come pickup my car.He stated they found another service update that my car needed P0471 and that cleared my check engine light and the battery he said once again I have the wrong battery in my car and … Look up ODI 11743764 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11690141 Windshield cracked from minor item being thrown up by car in front of me. Engine burns out no oil on dipstick with regular maintenance engine tick transmission slips axle boot ripped oil pan cracked due to it being faulty Look up ODI 11690141 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 11504282 Severe vibration at highway speeds between 60-80 mph on intermittent basis. Low frequency vibration at speeds 40-50 mph on intermittent basis. 10/11/2022 Reviewed by service at Wasatch Front Kia, no issues found. Problem continues. 12/16/2022 Reviewed by Costco Tire Center, Draper, UT. Screw/nail found in tire. Tire repaired. Wheel/tire balance performed. Problem reduced but not eliminated. 01/04/2023 Vibration occurred at similar intensity as to prior to 12/16 service. Look up ODI 11504282 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11581249 Valve cover gasket leak, coolant hose leaks, passenger side axel boot slinging grease, parasitic draw Look up ODI 11581249 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11585552 My 2020 Telly has a random vibration. When it appears it can be felt throughout the vehicle. Just as quickly as it appears it disappears. Mostly felt with acceleration/when changing gears (right after). Also there have been a handful of times I've attempted to go from a stopped position or pulling into traffic and the car just sits there. It does not rev or increase rpm's, it does nothing. Then after about 2 seconds it will just calmly go as if I had just pressed on the gas. This is very scary when it happens while pulling into traffic or attem… Look up ODI 11585552 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	8 ODI 11311596 · 2,400 mi BLIND SPOT COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONS WHENEVER IT RAINS. VEHICLE HAS 3000 MILES ON IT AND FOR THE 5TH TIME IN 2 MONTHS THE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. DEALERSHIPS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM UNLESS THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, WHICH IT TURNS OFF ONCE THE SENSORS DRY OFF LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT... POLICE HAVE STOPPED ME TWICE THINKING THEY ARE HIGH BEAMS.. ALSO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CONTINUES TO BLAST THERE HIGH BEAMS AT OUR VEHICLE THINKING OUR HIGH BEAMS ARE ON CAUSING A DANGEROUS DRIVING … Look up ODI 11311596 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11474928 High Beam Headlight system both headlamps are malfunctioned and yes it is available for inspection. Due to high beam headlight system not working when I am driving down hill I am not able to see at a distance in front of my vehicle nor can I see animals jumping out of the road in front of me. My safety is at risk as well as others I meet on the road. Dealer is aware unable to get me in immediately. No warning as a matter of fact the vehicle indicates that high beam lights are working. Upon looking up consumer reviews there have been many compla… Look up ODI 11474928 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11496141 · 45,000 mi The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V436000 (Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior Lighting) and 22V626000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was firm while attempting to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminate… Look up ODI 11496141 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 11430140 Check engine light in March of 2021. 38,800 miles. Determined to be a timing issue and parts of the engine was replaced by Bill Barth Kia in Mandan, ND. Car was picked up on 4/21/21. On 4/28/21 all warning lights came on. Car was towed back to dealership. After multiple attempts at fixes over a 4 month period of time it was finally determined a new wiring harness was needed. The new harness seemed to correct the problem and I took possession of the car on 8/20/21. It was driven around 75 miles that day to drive home. On 8/22/21 the car was driv… Look up ODI 11430140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11623120 For the past year at least I've had check engine light come on and turn off before being able to get in for a diagnostic. Along with the entire engine shutting down while idling, parking, turning. Whole electrical system failure. Can't move the steering wheel. Have to restart the car and it takes a few tries. Sometimes the car will be off and will not start back up for a while. Look up ODI 11623120 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11649802 My 2020 Kia Telluride completely stalled on me on my way to work. The vehicle was not smoking and it seemed like it went on accessory mode. I had the vehicle towed to Kia Dealership in Perris to get it checked out and was told by Olivia that no codes were read when doing a diagnostic and that my engine seized. I had purchased an extended warranty through AGWS. AGWS reached out to me to request the vehicle service records which I emailed over as Subject: [XXX] to [XXX] Today March 21, 2024 we receive a call from Olivia stating that my warranty … Look up ODI 11649802 at NHTSA ↗	11 ODI 11417474 While driving my suv on the highway the day I purchased it on 6/5/20 it disabled 5 times where I was only able to use brakes and pull off side of road. I was 36 weeks pregnant and had my 2 year old in the car. I didn’t make it home. There was highway construction locally and no edge to pull off on if needed. We could of been seriously injured or died. It was towed to my local Kia dealer where they didn’t find anything wrong with it. They replaced the battery. It seemed to be running ok then on 5/5/21 my suv disabled again only being able to use… Look up ODI 11417474 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11484242 My car has heated/air conditioned seats. They have started coming on by themselves. My passenger side mirror opens and closes when it wants to. The the auto off works when it wants to. I have the option of turning that feature off but it will turn off anyways. I can also hear my air condition loud and clear when I turn my car off (decompressing I am guessing) it just started when all these other problems started. Look up ODI 11484242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11510862 Side view mirror motor is defective (30,000 miles, well cared for). Dealer service department needs to get clearance for repair and do not know when the mirror motor parts will be in. In the meantime, the driver's side mirror cannot be manually adjusted into proper position. This makes left lane changes very risky. Several others owners have also had this issue. Look up ODI 11510862 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11628110 Continues to have issues with dealership to remedy/correct recalls. Have waited for 60+ days since recall remedy was initiated in August 2024 Headlights continue to be a hazzard and due to this we had unfortunate incident of a deer running out and inability to see in the dusk of 6am due to lack of head lights. This has caused immense hardship regarding finances and maintaining a job as we are down one car and Kia has not offered and:or received all parts for any repairs of the recall. Advised if we attempted to fix one recall (power seat) then… Look up ODI 11628110 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11399797 · 7,976 mi MY 2020 KIA TELLURIDE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT IN JUNE OF 2019. IT STARTED OUT SMALL WITH MY BACKUP CAMERA GLITCHING/NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING, AND MY HEAT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEN, IT QUICKLY ESCALATED TO MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ENGAGING IN MY DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IF THE CODES AREN'T ACTIVE THEY CAN'T SERVICE THE VEHICLE, SO WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM DIRECTLY. AT THIS TIME MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE … Look up ODI 11399797 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11556250 This started in July/August. I went in to get into my car and noticed that although my car was making the sound of unlocking, it wasn’t unlocking. Neither the key fob or pressing the button on the door handle would unlock my car. I manually used the key to get in. Once I got in, I had a rear collision warning on my dash and was unable to shift from park. I overrode the shift mechanism and took it to a mechanic. They hooked it up to a reader and was tracking down the error when all of sudden the error code disappeared, and they were unable … Look up ODI 11556250 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11743764 A continuation from my last post. I brought my car back to the dealer.The worker came out to inspect my car and he lifted the hood and he said I had a loose negative battery cable and that I had the wrong battery in my car. He said that might be the cause of the flickering lights.My car was at the dealership for three days before I was called to come pickup my car.He stated they found another service update that my car needed P0471 and that cleared my check engine light and the battery he said once again I have the wrong battery in my car and … Look up ODI 11743764 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11646819 Driver side power folding mirror is malfunctioning. It will sometimes get stuck in one position and won’t retract unless manually repositioned. It has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer. No warning lamps have appeared. A Google search of the issue suggests this may be a common issue with the vehicle make and model. Look up ODI 11646819 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11737430 Took my 2020 kia telluride for emission software update after being notified by the the dealership. Two days later my check engine light keeps coming on and off. I called the dealership and the said to bring it in only if the light is on. The next day my engine light once again keeps going on and off but now also my battery light keeps flickering on and off as well. My car is also slow to idle and when going slow speed my steering will shake. Also when I first start my car in the morning by RPM needle goes up and down as well as my a/c blow s… Look up ODI 11737430 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	0	4 ODI 11624571 This 2020 Kia telluride has paint peeling in between the windshield and sun roof. I have seen tons of post of this happening to people. Kia should be held responsible for this. Look up ODI 11624571 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11690141 Windshield cracked from minor item being thrown up by car in front of me. Engine burns out no oil on dipstick with regular maintenance engine tick transmission slips axle boot ripped oil pan cracked due to it being faulty Look up ODI 11690141 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703416 Several oil housing changes. I’m not the first owner, the oil housing has been changed once already and I’m going to have to do it a second time, the car is only 5 years old. I’ve only owned the vehicle 2 years. The dealership did no diligence to check it, I went to the dealership for years and due to negligence with my oil changes and recalls I stopped going, now I’m having to pay out of pocket for issues they’ve caused. I thought I messed up my car and had a part dragging at the bottom, when I took it in to the dealership they said it was pre… Look up ODI 11703416 at NHTSA ↗	9 ODI 11241854 I WAS DRIVING AND A ROCK FLEW UP BARLEY HIT MY WINDSHIELD AND BROKE IT Look up ODI 11241854 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11553972 Paint is peeling off the car. Car is 3.5 years old. Kia refuses to take issue with the car. They are standing behind mileage. I first reported this KIA of North America at 40K+ miles.. Look up ODI 11553972 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11561534 My vehicle is 3 years old and the frame of my sunroof snapped. The warranty only covers the motor and the frame is what is damaged. When I called the warranty, they said this is a very common problem among Kia Tellurides. Why is this not a recall? It would cost me $4,000 to repair. This is not right. Look up ODI 11561534 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11690141 Windshield cracked from minor item being thrown up by car in front of me. Engine burns out no oil on dipstick with regular maintenance engine tick transmission slips axle boot ripped oil pan cracked due to it being faulty Look up ODI 11690141 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11646819 Driver side power folding mirror is malfunctioning. It will sometimes get stuck in one position and won’t retract unless manually repositioned. It has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer. No warning lamps have appeared. A Google search of the issue suggests this may be a common issue with the vehicle make and model. Look up ODI 11646819 at NHTSA ↗	—	0
Suspension	0	1 ODI 11581249 Valve cover gasket leak, coolant hose leaks, passenger side axel boot slinging grease, parasitic draw Look up ODI 11581249 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11607518 The back self-leveling shock absorbers have failed. Even the slightest bump has my back passengers in danger of hitting their heads. In reading various forums, this is a problem with the 2020 Tellurides with the tow package. Look up ODI 11607518 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11611639 Vehicle began having issues around 60,000 miles. Stutters and slips between 2nd and 3rd gear. When on an incline the issue is much more prevalent. On a steep incline, the vehicle is like lurching it is so prevalent and it feels as though the vehicle is going to give up. Around 45 mph, the vehicle begins vibrating; as speeds increase, the shaking (left to right) becomes increasingly violent. At times, it feels as though the vehicle is going to shake off the road. The issues I primarily when accelerating, and when the gas pedal is released, t… Look up ODI 11611639 at NHTSA ↗	0	6 ODI 11504282 Severe vibration at highway speeds between 60-80 mph on intermittent basis. Low frequency vibration at speeds 40-50 mph on intermittent basis. 10/11/2022 Reviewed by service at Wasatch Front Kia, no issues found. Problem continues. 12/16/2022 Reviewed by Costco Tire Center, Draper, UT. Screw/nail found in tire. Tire repaired. Wheel/tire balance performed. Problem reduced but not eliminated. 01/04/2023 Vibration occurred at similar intensity as to prior to 12/16 service. Look up ODI 11504282 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11581249 Valve cover gasket leak, coolant hose leaks, passenger side axel boot slinging grease, parasitic draw Look up ODI 11581249 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11585552 My 2020 Telly has a random vibration. When it appears it can be felt throughout the vehicle. Just as quickly as it appears it disappears. Mostly felt with acceleration/when changing gears (right after). Also there have been a handful of times I've attempted to go from a stopped position or pulling into traffic and the car just sits there. It does not rev or increase rpm's, it does nothing. Then after about 2 seconds it will just calmly go as if I had just pressed on the gas. This is very scary when it happens while pulling into traffic or attem… Look up ODI 11585552 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11737430 Took my 2020 kia telluride for emission software update after being notified by the the dealership. Two days later my check engine light keeps coming on and off. I called the dealership and the said to bring it in only if the light is on. The next day my engine light once again keeps going on and off but now also my battery light keeps flickering on and off as well. My car is also slow to idle and when going slow speed my steering will shake. Also when I first start my car in the morning by RPM needle goes up and down as well as my a/c blow s… Look up ODI 11737430 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

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7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

92 mentions · 12.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (21 usable records).

ODI 11399797 · 7,976 mi

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ODI 11430140

Check engine light in March of 2021. 38,800 miles. Determined to be a timing issue and parts of the engine was replaced by Bill Barth Kia in Mandan, ND. Car was picked up on 4/21/21. On 4/28/21 all warning lights came on. Car was towed back to dealership. After multiple attempts at fixes over a 4 month period of time it was finally determined a new wiring harness was needed. The new harness seemed to correct the problem and I took possession of the car on 8/20/21. It was driven around 75 miles that day to drive home. On 8/22/21 the car was driv…

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ODI 11442236

Component Failure: Unsafe headlights, refusal of KIA corporate to address problem since vehicle was new. Component Failure: Unsafe headlights, cause Advance Driver Assistance Systems to malfunction. Failures include: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance, and Pedestrian Avoidance. Safety risks: 1) Multiple near collisions with Pedestrians and bicyclists. 2). Emergency braking engaged at night by irrigation stream, leaves and other Non Hazards 3). Near collisions with Pe…

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

73 mentions · 9.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 84,932 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 11519916

We experienced an issue of the engine stalling while my wife was stopping at a stop light on multiple occasions. I did not think to check the oil as the vehicle only had about 60k miles at the time. After taking it to KIA here in Jacksonville NC they told us our oil was low and adivsed us to choose the most expensive oil change, i obliged with obvious reservations. After the oil change was completed they wanted it back right at 1,000 miles later to check the oil level. When we brought it back in they said it is within normal limits. I find it …

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ODI 11563168

Motor was completely empty of oil 2000 miles before oil change was due. There were no warning lights. The engine continues to have oil consumption issues, requiring 2-4 quarts per week to be added. The Kia dealership in Hickory NC ran an oil consumption test and said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and refused further investigation into the issue. They also failed to replace the housing for the oil filter properly, causing the oil to leak out. One can smell the oil burning from the exhaust when the car is running.

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ODI 11564474

This vehicle only has 77,000 miles and it is burning oil like crazy. I have already had a Hyundai engine replaced on a Sonata and it was showing the same signs as this Telluride. When the Hyundai engine blew we were on the freeway and it just slowed down to a crawl as cars where flying past. Clearly if the same thing happens again it is yet another safety issue that could be avoided.

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\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Stalling or loss of power

42 mentions · 5.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 86,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 11451980

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ODI 11504896

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ODI 11519916

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

10 mentions · 1.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 64,826 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11437024

Started car in 70 degree weather, heard a ticking noise coming from the hood, put car in reverse then drive, engine light came on (solid, not flashing), took it to get a diagnostic test and results state “Torque converter malfunction”. The car is now shifting hard through gears and shaking while driving.

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ODI 11453034

Transmission would engage into neutral and anytime. Engine would RPM would inceease, 5-7000rpm without pressing the accelerator. When engine was at high RPM transmission would then engage into gear causing a violent lurching. Transmissionseems to be locked into 5th gear. Transmission would also slip/disengage while trying to accelerate.

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ODI 11583475 · 64,826 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle displayed a message "Consider Taking a Break". The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and both front and rear axles, oil pan gasket, brakes, drive train, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,826.

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Brake response concerns

8 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 45,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 11327716 · 5,000 mi

CONCERN REGARDING THE FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, SPECIFICALLY THE LIGHTS CONTROLLED BY THE 4-PIN FACTORY SUPPLIED CONNECTION. THE TRAILER LIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TELLURIDE - SPECIFICALLY WHEN USING 'AUTO HOLD'. THE DISCUSSION IS NOT IF 'AUTO HOLD' SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH A TRAILER. IT'S POSSIBLE TO USE 'AUTO HOLD' WHEN TOWING, SO IT WILL BE. THE CONCERN IS IF THE TRAILER, OR LOAD, BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS OF THE VEHICLE - THE TRAILER WILL DISPLAY NO BRAKE LIGHTS…

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ODI 11441251 · 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while the engine was idling and the brake pedal was being pressed for approximately 3 minutes, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a nearby snow plurer, lamp pole, and house stairs. During the incident, no injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.

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ODI 11456236

While operating the vehicle and braking, the dashboard warnings lights began flashing. The brake pedal went to the floor and did not brake the vehicle. No amount of pumping of the brakes helped. At about 3-5 MPH I struck the stopped vehicle in front of me at an intersection. Later that day the same thing happened, and this time I pulled the emergency brake lever and held it. The warning alarm sounded but the brakes never slowed or stopped the vehicle. I drove the vehicle safely to a repair shop and it was then towed to a Kia dealership. …

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Steering assistance concerns

6 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,976 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11399797 · 7,976 mi

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ODI 11698343

My 2020 Telluride started burning excessive oil at 65,000 miles. When the car runs out of oil, it stalls electrical systems such as the ABS and power steering. My car has run out of oil, including during dealer initiated oil consumption tests, 4 times. One of these times I was stopped on a hill. I rolled into traffic, unable to brake or steer! Kia will not admit to this defect in their engines in spite of the thousands of people who have had issues. The Telluride has the same engine as the Hyundai Palisade. Hyundai produced a service bulletin r…

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ODI 11717327

I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride with 48,409 miles. My wife purchased it new. It has never been sold or transferred. It is fully covered under Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Warranty. What component failed and is it available for inspection? The engine is consuming excessive oil due to failed internal components, likely the piston rings. This has fouled the spark plugs and caused active misfires on cylinders 1,3,4,5. Codes: P0300, P0301, P0303, P0304, P0305. Kia acknowledges this defect in TSB ENG222, which defines consump…

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

3 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11504896

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ODI 11564861

I have a fairly brand new 2020 Kia Telluride with only about 50,000 miles on it and one day out of no where the car won't start and now I'm getting a check ESC message. Since it's fairly new I had it jump started and the car quickly turned on and ran fine for the rest of the day. The following day the car hesitated when turning on but it started. I was driving and when I got to a light and when the light turned green and went to take off the car wouldn't go. It turned off again and would start back up. I went into the KIA forum and noticed that…

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ODI 11587783

My 2020 Kia Telluride SX model won’t start, I get an error “Check ESC“. It will also have other warning ligts come on also. The failure from the start seemed like the bad battery and a (TOC TOC) sound was heard when trying to turn it on several times Had the checked the battery and replaced because it was bad, after a month days it began to have the problem again Jumpstarting the car worked but only temporarily. The next day, or within a few hours the same issue of not turning over.

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