2020 Kia Telluride — Known Issues & Recalls

Engine has a Pcv valve issue that causes oil to leak from seals and burnt through the pistons causing loss of oil, engine damage and possible engine failure while driving. This could cause vehicle to lock up and possible cause an accident especially at freeway speeds. There is no low oil indicator or check engine light that comes on to let driver know that the oil is low

Your car is consuming oil faster than normal, with no warning lights alerting you to the problem. Your engine has also stalled while driving, which your mechanic suspects could be related to the low oil level. This issue should be inspected to check your oil level, condition, and whether there's an internal leak causing excessive consumption.

2020 KIA Telluride failed oil consumption test. Available for inspection upon request. A vehicle running on no oil will cause an engine to seize putting myself and others at risk.

Oil consumption is excessive causing the vehicle to stall out, exhaust smoke and loose power. Upon several recommendations from the service shop, money has been dumped into repairs that has not resolved the issue. Now, I am adding oil every other week with no oil leaks.

Car is burning over 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles with no leaks, stalls at stop signs and lights. Engine needs to be recalled. No warning lights.

Excess oil consumption

Cars burns over a quart of oil every 1000 miles. No oil light comes on on ever.

Paint failure and delamination on a 2021 Kia Telluride with Snow White Pearl (SWP) paint. The paint on the roof above the windshield and the hood has begun peeling in sheets, exposing the underlying layer. The vehicle has not been in any accidents and has never been repainted.

The satin window trim at the bottom the passenger and driver windows have come loose due to poor adhesive. The heat softened the glue over time and metal satin trim fell off in the middle of the expressway and the other 3 bottom trims have gotten loose due to the bad / wrong glue used to adhere them. The new model have this recall, but this issue is happening also to the 2020 SX trim.

Your car's paint is flaking off in large sheets while you drive, and rust is forming underneath. You first noticed this when washing the vehicle, and your local dealership has inspected it. Fixing this will likely require stripping the affected areas and repainting the affected panels or sections of the body.

The pearl white paint on your car is peeling off in large patches, starting above the windshield. This is a cosmetic issue with the paint finish rather than a structural problem with the car itself. A repair would likely involve sanding down the affected area and repainting it to match the rest of your vehicle.

Engine oil is disappearing in my 2020 Kia Telluride. This has been occurring for an extended period of time ( Since 2020) Early on, I was not driving frequently and did not immediately recognize the severity of the issue.

I am the original owner of a 2020 Kia Telluride with 48,409 miles. My wife purchased it new. It has never been sold or transferred.

The engine is stalling, knocking and the check engine light will occasionally come on. You can smell carbon monoxide and hot oil. We are having to add a quart of oil weekly.

Your car's white paint is peeling off in large chunks across the front of the vehicle, exposing the primer and metal underneath. This is happening while you drive, and a paint shop confirmed this is a manufacturing defect rather than damage from an accident or normal wear. Both the dealership and Kia corporate have declined to help because your vehicle is outside the 3-year warranty period. The repair will likely require professional paint removal and repainting of the affected areas.

Vehicle began shifting really hard and the RPM meter started going way up and down really fast. The check engine light also came on. It caused difficulties with control of the vehicle.

Your transmission failed at 95,000 miles, causing your car to jerk violently on the highway and forcing you to pull over quickly in heavy traffic. The check engine light didn't come on until the problem became severe, leaving you without warning. This appears to be a known issue affecting 2020 models. Fixing this will likely require transmission repair or replacement by a dealership.

Your 2020 Kia Telluride may experience sudden engine failure due to excessive oil consumption, even without any warning lights appearing on your dashboard. This can cause a loss of engine power and stalling while driving, creating a serious safety risk—especially at highway speeds when you lose power steering and braking assistance. The engine may fail well before its expected lifespan, even if you follow all recommended maintenance. Addressing this issue typically involves engine inspection, oil system diagnostics, and potentially engine replacement or rebuild.

My 2020 Kia Telluride EX experienced a sudden engine shutoff / loss of motive power while driving in traffic. The vehicle stopped in the roadway, would not immediately restart, and restarted later after sitting. This was not normal stop/start operation, the car shut down.

the car burns through oil at an absurd rate- no warning and then shakes when coming to a stop, then completely stalls and shuts off at stop lights and stop signs. I was stuck in an intersection with my two kids in the car. the car stinks of gasoline and does not seem right.