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Kia Telluride

Kia's award-winning flagship three-row mid-size crossover SUV, featuring a robust 3.8L V6 engine, up to 5,000 lbs towing capacity, available active torque-vectoring AWD, and standard 8-passenger seating across rugged X-Line and X-Pro trims.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Kia Telluride is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 291 to 291 horsepower, achieving up to 23 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD and AWD drivetrain systems across 1 generation, the model holds 7 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Kia Telluride 2020 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Kia Telluride SUV2020 Spec

Years

2020 - present

Power

291 - 291 hp

Best MPG

23 MPG

2020 Recalls

7 campaigns

Complaints

776 filed

01At a glance

Kia Telluride by the numbers

TopicKia TellurideDetail
Power range291 - 291 hp2 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy21 - 23 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Recalls (2020)7Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2020)776EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fuel typesPetrolFWD, AWD drivetrains
Generations indexed1Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)5000 x 1990 x 1750 mmL x W x H, 2900 mm wheelbase

03Active safety

2020 Kia Telluride open recalls

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

19V594000

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."

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

20V436000

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."

Fix: 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.

TRAILER HITCHES

22V626000

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.

Fix: 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

24V148000

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

Fix: 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.

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06Answers

Kia Telluride: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Kia Telluride have?

The 2020 Kia Telluride has 7 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Kia Telluride get?

Across verified powertrains, the Telluride achieves 21 to 23 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Kia Telluride have?

Power ranges from 291 hp to 291 hp across 2 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

What are common Kia Telluride problems?

NHTSA has 776 owner complaints on file for the 2020 model year, most frequently involving EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 8 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Kia Telluride have?

We index 1 verified generation with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2020 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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