2020 Kia Telluride Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 152about this part
- Share
- 20%of 777 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 152 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Kia Telluride, 20% of the 777 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2020 Kia Telluride windshield is cracked. It's on the passenger side of the windshield. It's a long crack that start at the a-pillar and travels across the windshield. When I got in my car to go somewhere I saw the crack. I never saw or heard anything hit the windshield this time. Also my wife and my sun never saw or heard anything hit the windshield this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11326584, filed 2020-05, 4,300 miles“We heard a loud noise, like glass breaking as we were driving. The next day we went to our Telluride and found the windshield cracked almost halfway across. The crack started in the upper corner, passenger side, and traveled downward toward the center. We bought the car new in december. The car was stationary when the crack traveled but we heard the noise while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11309004, filed 2020-02, 1,500 miles“The windshield has appeared to crack for no reason. We did receive a letter from Kia saying they would replace it but they need to actually recall these windshields if they are having such and issue with them. I've only had it for 4 months. Not sure how long it has been like this but we just noticed it this weekend.”
NHTSA complaint #11317000, filed 2020-03, 7,500 miles“Windshield has many chips. It seems that more than other vehicles I have owned. Telluride only has about 13,000 miles and I get sparkles on the windshield when driving in the sum from all of the small chips. Car only driven on the highway on seldom trips from los alamos to albuquerque. I now see why they do not cover the windshield on warranty or extended warranty which I purchased”
NHTSA complaint #11349564, filed 2020-08, 13,000 miles“I woke up today to an odd shaped circular crack and subsequent spidering out of the windshield of my Telluride. The crack is quite low nearly under the top of the hood and I have no idea how it happened. After reviewing articles I discovered there is a class action lawsuit against Kia for defects to the windshield so I thought it best to report it. The crack was not there when I last drove it 3/26.”
NHTSA complaint #11405229, filed 2021-03, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11037523Sep 25, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY049) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to…
- 11037522Sep 23, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY049) – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding Warranty…
- 11037521Sep 23, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY049) - This document is the announcement to dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is…
- 11037520Sep 23, 2026WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY049) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited…
- 10249179Jan 18, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATC HEATER OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the air condition (AIRCON) software logic on certain…
- 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…
- 10209457Mar 30, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR HVAC CONTROL HEAD MEMORY UPGRADE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…
- 10181986Oct 6, 2020PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated…
- 10176914Jun 25, 2020PITSTOP: WINDOW LOGIC: INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the door window logic on some 2020MY~ Telluride (ON) vehicles, by design to improve…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Kia Telluride
185 complaintsEngine
153 complaintsOther or unknown
150 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsBody and structure
56 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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