2020 KIA Telluride Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2020 KIA Telluride, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 6,438 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (14% of reports).
- 70power train complaints
- 6,438median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 60%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 10 of 70 complaints (14%)
- Torque converter: mentioned in 6 of 70 complaints (9%)
- Filter housing: mentioned in 5 of 70 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
KIA Telluride power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 7 | 27% | — |
| 2025 Telluride | 8 | 7% | 6,500 |
| 2024 Telluride | 15 | 7% | 1,748 |
| 2023 Telluride | 24 | 12% | 46,000 |
| 2022 Telluride | 26 | 8% | 36,800 |
| 2021 Telluride | 28 | 8% | 15 |
| 2020 Telluride | 70 | 9% | 6,438 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
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 driving approximately 60-65 MPH on the highway, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the battery warning light was flickering and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to coast the vehicle into a parking lot off the highway…
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2020 Kia Telluride because of excessive oil consumption that Kia has refused to address. My vehicle currently has approximately 138,000 miles and consumes about one quart of engine oil every 500 miles. This level of oil consumption is excessive and creates an…
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving with the AWD activated in the rain, the vehicle ran off the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact spoke to the seller, who confirmed a previous failure with the AWD coupler. The vehicle was taken to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 KIA Tellurides have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about power train for the 2020 KIA Telluride (9% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 6,438 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2020 KIA Telluride?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 10 of 70 complaints, followed by “torque converter” (6).
Other 2020 KIA Telluride problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (185)
- Engine problems (152)
- Visibility/wiper problems (136)
- Electrical System problems (60)
- Structure problems (56)
See all 2020 KIA Telluride problems or power train problems across all Telluride years.