Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 24V-148 · 2020 Kia Telluride
Kia America, Inc. recall 24V-148 covers 35,031 2020 Kia Telluride for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
The risk
Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,500 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Complete Loss of High BeamsNHTSA