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2020 Kia Telluride Steering Problems

7 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

7
Complaints
Jan 2023Dec 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

criticalSTEERING,SEATS
Filed: Jun 2024

I have 2 problems. The first is that my rear seats lift and move. This has been a problem since I purchased the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11592255
criticalSTEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2021

Component Failure: Unsafe headlights, refusal of KIA corporate to address problem since vehicle was new. Component Failure: Unsafe headlights, cause Advance Driver Assistance Systems to malfunction. Failures include: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance, and Pedestrian Avoidance.

NHTSA #: 11442236
criticalSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

My 2020 kia telluride has had electrical problems since 3 months after purchasing it in june of 2019. It started out small with my backup camera glitching/not being visible, the interior lights flickering, and my heat not working properly. Then, it quickly escalated to multiple emergency lights engaging in my dashboard while driving or stopped.

NHTSA #: 11399797
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2024

The 2020 KIA Telluride was purchased with the "tow package" which included "self-leveling" rear shocks. The self-leveling rear shocks failed early and has created a safety concern with braking/handling/steering in addition to comfort in ride. Concern with the shocks began around 60,000 miles (roughly Jan 2023), but there was no indication of shock failure or leakage.

NHTSA #: 11574073
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

Severe vibration at highway speeds between 60-80 MPH on intermittent basis. Low frequency vibration at speeds 40-50 MPH on intermittent basis. 10/11/2022 Reviewed by service at Wasatch Front Kia, no issues found.

NHTSA #: 11504282
lowSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2025

When starting vehicle during warm weather conditions, all dashboard alarms light up and beep. Initially, when put into drive mode, steering is extremely difficult. When accelerating, no speed is displayed.

NHTSA #: 11684193
lowSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2024

Very bumpy ride. Shocks had failed. The shock failure was part of another problem from the shock insulator and absorber.

NHTSA #: 11598137

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