2020 Kia Telluride Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2020 Kia Telluride, 2% of its 761 total complaints for the year. One crash was reported, no fires or injuries, and no related recalls exist for this brake data. Median mileage at failure was 50,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 16
- 2% of 761
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with delayed or no stopping response, sometimes with the ABS warning light on.
- Some describe brakes engaging suddenly and unexpectedly on their own while driving at highway speed, followed by loss of acceleration.
- Several report spongy brakes that need repeated pumping to work, with the issue recurring after dealer visits.
- One owner reported a rear brake pad separating from its metal backing plate, causing grinding noise and reduced stopping ability.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling away unattended while parked despite the parking brake being engaged.
- One owner reported premature rear brake pad and rotor wear at low mileage compared to the front brakes.
When 2020 Kia Telluride brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 23, 2021, latest Jul 28, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2020 Kia Telluride
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Telluride model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there brake recalls on the 2020 Kia Telluride?
- NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2020 Kia Telluride.
- How common are brake complaints on the 2020 Kia Telluride?
- NHTSA has 16 brake-related complaints for the 2020 Telluride, which is 2% of the 761 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 50,000 miles for brake issues on the 2020 Telluride.
- Did any 2020 Telluride brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries among the 16 brake complaints for the 2020 Telluride.
- How does the 2020 Telluride compare to other model years for brake complaints?
- The 2020 Telluride has 16 brake complaints (2% share), similar in count to 2021 and 2022 which each also show 15-16 complaints but higher share percentages of 4% and 5%.