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NHTSA Recall 24V148000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,031 vehicles. It affects 2020 Kia Telluride.

35,031
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (August 9)
NHTSA campaign24V148000
Manufacturer campaignSC299
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedFebruary 26, 2024
Owner notificationAugust 9, 2024
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V148000

Make and modelModel years
Kia Telluride2020

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.