Your Kia Telluride's driveshaft might not be fully engaged, which can cause the vehicle to roll away while in PARK.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle rolls away, it could lead to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will update your electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged driveshafts for free. In the meantime, you should engage the emergency parking brake manually before exiting your vehicle.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — 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.
Your 2020 Kia Telluride may have a problem with the seat belt assemblies in the front, second, and third rows, which could affect how a child restraint system is secured in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If a child seat isn't properly secured, there's a higher risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies for free, and also replace the driver's seat belt with a U.S. specification one. You'll be notified and the repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Original — 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.
Your 2020 Kia Telluride's high beam headlights might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your high beam headlights don't work, it could be harder to see at night, making it more likely you'll be in a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will inspect and fix or replace the high beam headlights for free, and you'll be notified by mail with a letter that's already gone out (you can also call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 or look up their recall number SC299).
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Original — What Happened
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your 2020 Telluride may have a wiring issue that affects the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system when towing a trailer.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, your trailer brake lights won't turn on when the SCC applies the brakes, which could lead to a crash because other drivers won't know you're slowing down.
Free Fix
Kia will fix this for free by installing an additional wire harness to the main fuse box, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Kia is recalling your 2020-2024 Telluride because the front power seat motor might get too hot due to a stuck knob.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a fire can start, which increases the risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Kia dealership, where they'll install a bracket and replace the seat knobs for free.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's tow hitch harness, which helps connect your vehicle to a trailer, may have a problem with electrical shorts due to debris and moisture accumulation.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, a fire could start while your vehicle is parked or driving, putting you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will install a new fuse, a wiring harness extension, and inspect/replace the tow hitch harness assembly if needed, all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
