2020 Kia Telluride structure problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Kia Telluride — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I attempted to open the moonroof on our 2020 Kia Telluride. When it opened, it was cockeyed and off track. I pushed the button to close it, and I heard a plastic piece break and the moonroof remained stuck open. I took this car to Kia of Olympia, Kia of St. Cloud and Horne Kia, all confirmed that…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“The power sunroof and its sliding track/rail assembly failed. While operating the sunroof using its normal electric open/close function during highway driving, the sunroof glass/panel traveled to full open and the track mechanism broke at that point, preventing normal closure. The vehicle and…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 6 | 7% |
| 2024 Telluride | 25 | 12% |
| 2023 Telluride | 14 | 7% |
| 2022 Telluride | 19 | 6% |
| 2021 Telluride | 31 | 9% |
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.