2020 Kia Telluride Recall: High beam headlights may fail
NHTSA campaign 24V148000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Feb 26, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V148000 (manufacturer number SC299). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.