NHTSA Campaign 20V436000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Jul 28, 2020 · 86,921 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA TELLURIDE 2020 86,921

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V436000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.