2020 Kia Telluride Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 7%of 777 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,836miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Kia Telluride, 7% of the 777 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,836 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got into my car after work yesterday and I had a crack in my windshield. The crack was not their that morning when I parked it. What is the deal with all these windshields cracking?”
NHTSA complaint #11270588, filed 2019-10, 6,398 miles“Constant wind noise on driver's side, not normal wind sound caused by car. Brought in to dealer 3 times, still unresolved. Dealer mechanic test drove vehicle with me inside. Mechanic acknowledged issue exists. This is brand new car.”
NHTSA complaint #11268186, filed 2019-10, 7 miles“I have the white pearl paint on my 2020 Telluride. It’s chipping in chunks on the roof and in smaller batches across the body. I paid extra for this paint and from recent research, I’m reading this is a common issue. I’d like this to be repaired. I only have 37,000 miles on the vehicle. I first noticed it as small chips and now it’s present in more locations and expanding in width and length.”
NHTSA complaint #11653012, filed 2025-04“My vehicle is 3 years old and the frame of my sunroof snapped. The warranty only covers the motor and the frame is what is damaged. When I called the warranty, they said this is a very common problem among Kia Tellurides. Why is this not a recall? It would cost me $4,000 to repair. This is not right.”
NHTSA complaint #11561534, filed 2023-12“This afternoon i noticed that my 2020 Kia Telluride paint has and continues to peel in large chunks in my driveway. All was good this morning and then all of the sudden large pieces of paint started to break away. Near the windshield hood area.”
NHTSA complaint #11769498, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 10239743Jul 6, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR ARMS AND MECHANISM PARTS REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to perform a partial replacement of the sunroof wind…
- 10237139May 31, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch…
- 10206640Jan 13, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY NOISE - This bulletin provides information to replace the rear self-leveling shock insulator and locking nut on some…
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10181995Oct 20, 2020PITSTOP: DOOR SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in…
- 10169710Dec 13, 2019Technical service bulletin: service action: rear door window curtain hook inspection and/or replacement (sa410) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information.
- 10169709Dec 11, 2019TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WINDOW CURTAIN HOOK INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA410) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear door…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Kia Telluride
185 complaintsEngine
153 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
152 complaintsOther or unknown
150 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Kia Telluride
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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