Is the 2020 Kia Telluride's electrical system a common complaint?

Yes. Electrical System complaints make up 233 of 761 total complaints for the 2020 Telluride, or 31% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share among all Telluride model years listed.

Does the 2020 Kia Telluride have a headlight recall?

Yes. Recall 24V148000 covers 2020 Telluride vehicles where the high beam headlights may fail; dealers inspect and repair or replace them free of charge.

At what mileage do 2020 Telluride electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 7,976 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Telluride.

Are the headlight problems dangerous?

NHTSA complaint data for this component and year includes 2 crashes and 3 fires reported, alongside numerous accounts of poor nighttime visibility from dim or malfunctioning headlights.

2020 Kia Telluride Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 233 of 761 total complaints (31%) on the 2020 Kia Telluride, the highest share of any model year. Most reports center on poor headlight illumination, with a median failure mileage of 7,976. One related recall (24V148000) addresses high beam headlight failure.

Electrical System complaints: 233; 31% of 761
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,976 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Low beam headlights fail to illuminate the road ahead, leaving drivers unable to see more than a short distance at night.
Headlights do not light up street signs, speed limit signs, or stop signs, reducing reaction time at night.
High beam headlights fail to activate when selected, leaving no backup for low-light driving.
Poor side and turn visibility during cornering, with owners reporting they cannot see what they are turning into.
Headlight visibility problems are reported even after the recall remedy was applied, with one owner citing continued hazard months after the fix.
A wiring harness failure led to warning lights coming on repeatedly after an engine repair.

When 2020 Kia Telluride electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2019, latest Sep 10, 2026.

233 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q1 (39).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Kia Telluride

NHTSA 24V148000Feb 26, 2024Electrical System35,031 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
Risk: Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Telluride model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2020233 (31%)
202149 (13%)
202275 (23%)
202350 (24%)
202447 (22%)
202523 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Kia Telluride's electrical system a common complaint?: Yes. Electrical System complaints make up 233 of 761 total complaints for the 2020 Telluride, or 31% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share among all Telluride model years listed.
Does the 2020 Kia Telluride have a headlight recall?: Yes. Recall 24V148000 covers 2020 Telluride vehicles where the high beam headlights may fail; dealers inspect and repair or replace them free of charge.
At what mileage do 2020 Telluride electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 7,976 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Telluride.
Are the headlight problems dangerous?: NHTSA complaint data for this component and year includes 2 crashes and 3 fires reported, alongside numerous accounts of poor nighttime visibility from dim or malfunctioning headlights.