Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Kia Telluride
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Kia Telluride has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 777 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V430000 Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V407000 Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motor NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V214000 Vehicle Roll Away from Disengaged Driveshaft NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V148000 High Beam Headlights May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V626000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V436000 Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V594000 Incorrect Seat Belt Assemblies Installed/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 185 complaints
- Engine 153 complaints
- Unknown or Other 146 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 136 complaints
- Power Train 70 complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
Of the 777 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 777 complaints, owners report 11 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Kia Telluride has an average reliability outlook, with 776 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. Common issues involve exterior lighting and the engine, though the frequency is generally not high. The data provides a limited view, suggesting that while there are some problems, they are not extraordinarily prevalent or severe.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $250–$500 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Visibility/wiper | Unknown | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pads
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Battery tests
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Headlight failures
- Unusual engine noises
- Frequent wiper failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Kia Telluride at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.