NHTSA Recall 20V436000: Adaptive cruise control (forward collision avoidance) and 2 other components
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 86,921 vehicles. It affects 2020 Kia Telluride.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V436000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC194 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 28, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 10, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V436000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.