Recall 20V-436
Kia Motors America recalled the 2020 Kia Telluride: Forward collision avoidance (adaptive cruise control); Exterior lighting (brake lights); Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-436
- Reported
- July 28, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 86,921 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC194.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Telluride 2020