2020 Kia Telluride Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 32 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2020 Kia Telluride, 4% of its 761 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. No related recall is listed for this component area.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 32
- 4% of 761 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 761
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear self-leveling shocks reportedly fail or lock up, producing clunking noises and a stiff, jarring ride.
- Owners with the factory tow package describe rear suspension noise and bouncing that they say relates to the self-leveling shock system.
- Some owners report the rear shocks were replaced more than once for noise and failure, with the noise returning after repair.
- Rear suspension is described as feeling like it has no shock absorption, causing a rough ride over bumps at low and normal speeds.
- A few owners mention rear suspension failure leading to handling or braking concerns.
When 2020 Kia Telluride suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 1, 2022, latest Jun 13, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2020 Kia Telluride
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Telluride model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202032 (4%)
- 202122 (6%)
- 202211 (3%)
- 20239 (4%)
- 20244 (2%)
- 20251 (1%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Kia Telluride?
- NHTSA lists 32 complaints in this area for the 2020 Telluride, which is 4% of its 761 total complaints for the year.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 50,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Telluride's suspension issues?
- No related recall is listed in the data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2020 Telluride.
- Did these suspension complaints lead to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these 32 complaints.
- How does the 2020 Telluride compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2020 model year has the highest complaint count in this area at 32, compared to 22 in 2021, 11 in 2022, 9 in 2023, 4 in 2024, and 1 in 2025.