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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Kia Telluride Fuel system Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
2%of 777 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Kia Telluride, 2% of the 777 complaints for this model year.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had my most recent oil change on 2/20/26, and on 5/2/26 , the check engine light came on and I heard a knocking sound. I checked the dipstick and it was below the “low” mark. I hadn’t driven 3k miles yet!! I had to purchase 2 quarts of SAE 5w 30 oil to put into it. My vehicle is consuming more than 1 quart per 1000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11736744, filed 2026-05

“My 2020 Kia Telluride completely stalled on me on my way to work. The vehicle was not smoking and it seemed like it went on accessory mode. I had the vehicle towed to Kia Dealership in Perris to get it checked out and was told by Olivia that no codes were read when doing a diagnostic and that my engine seized. I had purchased an extended warranty through AGWS. …”

NHTSA complaint #11649802, filed 2025-03

“Oil consumption, I use full synthetic restore and protect . I change oil every 3500 miles .. after every 500 I have to check it and it’s been low have to add 2-3 quarts . Today started acting sluggish checked oil and my oil was low yet again low this is ridiculous. I’ll never own another kia telluride”

NHTSA complaint #11698328, filed 2025-11

“Engine light continues to come on and the vehicle sputters a lot while driving, it seems like it doesn't want to go. I have to give it more gas like I'm pushing it and when breaking the left front wheel wobbles when I'm trying to come to a stop I have to hold the wheel extra firm”

NHTSA complaint #11703158, filed 2025-12

“My vehicle has an oil consumption problem that the dealership and every other Kia dealership knows about. They are Facebook groups about the Kia Telluride oil consumption problems. I’ve had my vehicle in the shop countless times and it’s cost a lot of money. It now needs a new engine along with every other Kia Telluride on the social media groups, complaining about the oil consumption and their engines going bad and needing replaced. The dealership refuses to replace my engine because there’s no recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11689421, filed 2025-09

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202543%
202442%
202394%
202231%
202172%
2020182%

Other parts of the 2020 Kia Telluride

Exterior lighting
185 complaints
Engine
153 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
152 complaints
Other or unknown
150 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
70 complaints
Electrical system
61 complaints
Body and structure
56 complaints
Suspension
33 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Seats
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Steering
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Kia Telluride

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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