10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,380 miles

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2020 Kia Telluride lights problems

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2020 Kia Telluride Owner Comments (Page 3 of 8)

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problem #119

Sep 172023

Telluride

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Purchased my Telluride as a Certified Preowned a few days ago. Tonight, I noticed that the headlight high beams aren't working correctly. The driver's side high beams work correctly when turned on, however the high beams on the passenger side will not turn on. I attached a video.

- Exeter, NH, USA

problem #118

Mar 162023

Telluride

  • miles
The high beams on the vehicle are non functional and are an essential component of the vehicle for safety reasons. Any person driving the highway at night or that lives in a rural low light area will find it impossible to drive the vehicle safely. A mechanic has attempted to identify the problem and was unable. The vehicle does not display any codes of a mal function even after running a diagnostic. What recourse is left?

- Nogales, AZ, USA

problem #117

Sep 042023

Telluride

  • miles
I have a Kia Telluride 2020 that was certified pre-owned and had past the safety inspection. After a few minutes of using the hi-beams, they shut off and reverted to low-beams. The dashboard icon still showed the hi-beams we're on but they were not. They have continued to not engage.

- Lampasas, TX, USA

problem #116

Sep 142023

Telluride

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

High beams stopped working, although the dash light indicates they are on. No change in light intensity from low to high beam.

- Gun Barrel City, TX, USA

problem #115

Sep 082023

Telluride

  • miles
High beam headlights completely stopped working while driving at night on an unfamiliar road during a road trip. They both stopped at the same time and have not worked since and they are not burnt out.

- Fort Mitchell, AL, USA

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problem #114

Aug 292023

Telluride

  • miles
High beam lights failed to come on. After trying to engage the hb the instrument cluster would show hb on but they were not on. I often drive on dark, winding country roads inhabited by deer and other animals and need these lights to see ahead and control the vehicle. I am attempting to get an appointment at the nearest Kia dealer.

- Pauma Valley, CA, USA

problem #113

Mar 142023

Telluride

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

High beam headlights stopped working. Took to the dealer and they stated the curtain that goes from low to high is malfunctioning and must have new headlight assembly for driver and passenger sides.

- Lawndale, NC, USA

problem #112

Jul 312023

Telluride

  • miles
My high beams just stopped working

- Groesbeck, TX, USA

problem #111

Aug 012022

Telluride

  • miles
High beams stopped working around 60,000 miles, changed the bulb but did not fix it. Had Kia dealer inspect it and said the entire unit would need to be replaced but Kia did not consider it a safety issue so all costs would be bore by me. Clearly this is a safety issue that needs to be remedied by Kia.

- St. Albans, MO, USA

problem #110

May 292020

Telluride

  • miles
High beam lights just stopped working as soon as my warranty was up. Went to Kia they said i would have to replace my entire light housing

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

problem #109

Aug 082023

Telluride

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Switching from low to high beam does not operate. Vehicle no longer allows high beams.

- Indian Head, MD, USA

problem #108

Jul 172023

Telluride

  • miles
I live in the desert where there isn't any light at night. I was driving home as usual and my highbeams would not turn on. I couldn't see very well because it was so dark and had to go really slow and way under the speed limit. I was so nervous due to the lack of visibility. It put myself and my young kids in danger. I don't feel safe driving at night now. There was no warning indication on the dash. It shows the blue highbeam light when I turn them on, but they don't actually go on.

- Ridgecrest, CA, USA

problem #107

Jul 152023

Telluride

  • miles
The high beam headlights have stopped working out of the blue. The standard headlights are working. I live in dark rural area and rely on these high beams for night driving. Wondering in there is going to be a recall to repair this issue.

- Clover, SC, USA

problem #106

May 082023

Telluride

  • miles
The high beams are not working, since the low beams work there is no reason to change bulb as it only has one. It appears that the shutter is not working.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #105

Jun 092023

Telluride

  • miles
Over the past few days, I have noticed a complete failure of the high beam functionality in my vehicle. Whenever I attempt to engage the high beams, there is no response or illumination. This issue persists regardless of the driving conditions or the operation of other lighting features, such as the low beams, turn signals. The inability to utilize high beams while driving at night significantly compromises visibility, thereby increasing the risk of collisions, particularly with animals that may suddenly appear on the roadway. This issue not only endangers my own safety but also jeopardizes the lives of pedestrians, other motorists, and the innocent wildlife that inhabit our surroundings.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #104

Jan 032022

Telluride

  • miles
High beam headlights stopped working. There are no maintenance indicators that tell me the high beams do not work. When I pull the switch to turn on high beams, the high beam dash indicator lights up on the dash, but the high beams do not turn on. I have replaced both high beam bulbs, but that did not fix the issue, so I just do not drive this vehicle at night anymore. I was researching recalls and issues with my make/model, and read about other people having this issue and researched how to report it. This is a serious concern when driving at night, as the low beam lights by themselves are a hazard because they do not properly project lighting more than a few feet. Without high beams, driving at night is completely dangerous. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or service center, or inspected. There are no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms.

- Fort George G Meade, MD, USA

problem #103

Apr 012023

Telluride

  • miles
High beams do not work

- Nettleton, MS, USA

problem #102

May 082023

Telluride

  • miles
My high beams on the headlights have ceased to work. Low beams not casting enough distance for save sight ahead. It appears to be working on the display when switching to high beam but neither headlight is changing.

- Lonsdale, AR, USA

problem #101

Apr 192023

Telluride

  • 102,981 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the high beam headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,981.

- Liberty, TX, USA

problem #100

Nov 012022

Telluride

  • miles
This vehicle does not have separate high and low-beam bulbs for it's headlights. Rather, it has a shutter to change the amount of light. Both shutters failed to the closed position, only allowing the low-beam to operate. The only solution is to change out the entire headlight assembly. Not having high-beams at night is a safety hazard since the low-beam output isn't enough to illuminate a far enough distance while driving at highway speeds. It is unknown if only one shutter failed and if that is what causing both shutters not to operate properly. Kia service center was not able to diagnose this for me. Also, unknown is how this may impact other safety features at night by not having the high-beams.

- Hanford, CA, USA

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