2020 Kia Telluride fuel/propulsion system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2020 Kia Telluride — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My engine failed from burning oil, even though the car has been maintained its whole life, 14 documented oil changes, roughly every 5,000 miles. • Jiffy-lube shop found the crankcase completely bone dry, only 4,344 miles after the last oil change. No reading on the dipstick. They added 6 quarts…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“Took my 2020 kia telluride for emission software update after being notified by the the dealership. Two days later my check engine light keeps coming on and off. I called the dealership and the said to bring it in only if the light is on. The next day my engine light once again keeps going on and…”
filed May 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 Telluride | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Telluride | 8 | 4% |
| 2022 Telluride | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Telluride | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Kia Telluride
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.