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2020 Kia Telluride recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Telluride — 3 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TELLURIDE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Telluride, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V430000July 2, 2026Seats › Front Assembly › Power AdjustPark outside
24V407000June 5, 2024Seats › Front Assembly › Power AdjustPark outside
24V214000March 20, 2024Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
24V148000February 26, 2024Exterior Lighting › Headlights
22V626000August 15, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
20V436000July 28, 2020Electrical System › Wiring
19V594000August 13, 2019Seat Belts › Front

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (2) · Seats (2) · Electrical System (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V430000Manufacturer no. SC374

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 2, 2026
Owner notification
August 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
462,869 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Kia Telluride
January 9, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V430000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V407000Manufacturer no. SC316

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
June 5, 2024
Owner notification
July 30, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
462,869 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Kia Telluride
January 9, 2019 – May 29, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V407000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V214000Manufacturer no. SC303

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2024
Owner notification
May 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
427,407 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.

Safety risk

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V214000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V148000Manufacturer no. SC299

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
February 26, 2024
Owner notification
August 9, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
35,031 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.

Safety risk

Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the high beam headlights, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC299.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V148000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V626000Manufacturer no. SC247

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
August 15, 2022
Owner notification
April 12, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
36,417 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V626000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V436000Manufacturer no. SC194

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2020
Owner notification
September 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
86,921 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights; Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V436000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V594000Manufacturer no. SC181

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
August 13, 2019
Owner notification
August 30, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
30,168 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Kia Telluride
January 9, 2019 – August 5, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Components: Seat Belts › Front; Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC181.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V594000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 6, 2026.