10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,296 miles

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2020 Kia Telluride lights problems

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2020 Kia Telluride Owner Comments (Page 4 of 9)

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problem #107

Jul 152023

Telluride

  • miles

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

problem #99

Jun 012022

Telluride

  • miles
High beams stopped working. No fault of owner. Took to two Kia dealerships that would not pay the $1800 to replace lights. We can not pass state inspection and dangerous driving dark roads at nights. Vehicle still under -??bumper to bumper warranty-??. Should be a recall or repaired by Kia.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #98

Mar 012022

Telluride

  • miles
While driving all of a sudden high beams shut off and would not come back on. Attempted to fix issue by replacing bulbs. This did not fix the issue. Technician looked at the wiring into headlights and no issue was found. Have not been able to fix thus issue. It is going on a year now without having high beams. During my research multiple other owners have Same issue. I spoke to kia and was told 10 months ago that they are working on a recall for this issue. Still no recall issued. I have spoken to multiple other owners that have same make and model they have Same issue and had to pay out of pocket to replace both headlight assemblies to fix the issue. This is unacceptable and a high safety issue!

- North Woodstock , NH, USA

problem #97

Apr 102023

Telluride

  • miles

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

The high beams have went out without warning. Driving at night with only low beams can be very dangerous. I live in a rural community so not being able to see potential wild animals in the road is dangerous for me and my family. It has also not been fixed my replacing the lights.

- Chickasha , OK, USA

problem #96

Dec 192022

Telluride

  • miles
My windshield cracked out of no where. My bright lights stopped working while driving home.

- Huntsville, AR, USA

problem #95

Sep 132022

Telluride

  • miles
High beams no longer work

- Enfield , NH, USA

problem #94

Feb 012023

Telluride

  • miles
Highbeams not changing from low beam to high beam. I was unable to see driving in dark areas. The dealership found a short causing the curtain to not open fully keeping the low beams on. The dealer replaced the head lamp assembly under warranty.

- Little River, SC, USA

problem #93

Feb 062023

Telluride

  • miles
High beam headlights failed. Internal display indicated they were on, but they were not. They have never come back on. Dealership states entire assembly needs to be replaced - not covered under warranty.

- Clinton, PA, USA

problem #92

Mar 222023

Telluride

  • miles
The high beam lights failed to turn on and will not turn on at all..

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #91

Mar 012022

Telluride

  • miles
Bright headlights stopped working.

- Park Rapids, MN, USA

problem #90

Feb 172023

Telluride

  • miles
As I was driving home down country roads my bright lights went out. I now only have regular headlights and no one has indicate they know how to fix the problem. This is a huge safety concern as I need them especially driving down dark country roads. I now have to drive another vehicle at night bc you cannot see.

- Albany , KY, USA

problem #89

Mar 152023

Telluride

  • miles
My high beams have all of a sudden stopped working. The light on the dash indicates that they are on, but they don't work at all. This poses a safety issue when driving the vehicle at night. I have an appointment with my dealer to have the problem looked at and hopefully fixed, although I have been seeing that there are many issues with the high beams on this model

- New Windsor, NY, USA

problem #88

Jan 012021

Telluride

  • miles
High beams do not work. Had bulbs replaced but no effect. Checked all fuses, and they checked out ok.

- Elora, TN, USA

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