2020 KIA Telluride Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2020 KIA Telluride, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 26,488 miles.
- 60electrical system complaints
- 26,488median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
KIA Telluride electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 4 | 15% | — |
| 2025 Telluride | 22 | 18% | 19,500 |
| 2024 Telluride | 49 | 22% | 1,748 |
| 2023 Telluride | 49 | 24% | 19,500 |
| 2022 Telluride | 69 | 21% | 28,000 |
| 2021 Telluride | 42 | 11% | 2,950 |
| 2020 Telluride | 60 | 8% | 26,488 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; exterior lighting:brake lights; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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."
Risk: Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an electrical bleeding…
Everything with paint that everyone else with the pearl color is dealing with flaked all off .. electrical my seat caught on fire ... lighting headlights constantlyfail have changed multiple.. I can keep going on but there isnt enough time or room
My sunroof stopped being able to close all the way. I took it to the dealership and to fix it, it will cost over $7,00 dollars. It will open but wonât close all the way.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 KIA Tellurides have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2020 KIA Telluride (8% of the 773 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 KIA Telluride electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 26,488 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2020 KIA Telluride problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (185)
- Engine problems (152)
- Visibility/wiper problems (136)
- Power Train problems (70)
- Structure problems (56)
See all 2020 KIA Telluride problems or electrical system problems across all Telluride years.