Vehicle recall 24V148000 · February 26, 2024
2020 Kia Telluride
The high beam headlights may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 2024
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC299
- Owner notification
- August 9, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35,031
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Telluride (2020): 2020
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