2020 Kia TELLURIDE Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–145 of 145, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Mar 22, 2019–Jul 24, 2020.
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Jul 24, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PS665
NHTSA communication ID: 10177734
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PITSTOP: FRONT SEAT BELT OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with the function of the front seat belt on some 2020MY Tellluride (ON) vehicles which may exhibit a seat belt that will not pull out or retract which may be caused by a twisting of the seat belt webbing or a pinching of the seat belt webbing behind the pillar trim.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA428) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information to replace the automatic transmissions on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from May 18, 2020 through May 20, 2020 that may exhibit noise or/and vibration when the vehicle is driving at lower than 1,500 rpm.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN.
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PITSTOP: WINDOW LOGIC: INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the door window logic on some 2020MY~ Telluride (ON) vehicles, by design to improve wind noise, the window glass may lower 5 - 10 cm below the top door frame weather strip when the window is being closed. This is normal operation. However, if the door window does not remain in the closed position when utilizing Auto-Up feature, then a re-initialization may be needed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · VISIBILITY.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA428) - This bulletin provides information to replace the automatic transmissions on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from May 18, 2020 through May 20, 2020 that may exhibit noise or/and vibration when the vehicle is driving at lower than 1,500 rpm.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR WASHER NOZZLE IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to install an in-line washer fluid check valve on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from February 6, 2019 through October 28, 2019, in order to improve a condition where the rear glass washer nozzle may leak after use.
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PITSTOP: DOOR SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE - This Pitstop provides diagnostic information to guide in diagnosis of suspected defective door speakers on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TCM MIL ON DTC P0741 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles, produced from February 6, 2019 through December 9, 2019, which may illuminate MIL DTC P0741.
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE COOLANT FILLING MODE- This Pitstop provides information regarding the âÂÂEngine Coolant Filling Modeâ under KDS âÂÂS/W Managementâ for some vehicles equipped with an Electric Thermostat (ECT).
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR WASHER NOZZLE IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install an in-line washer fluid check valve on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from April 1, 2019 through October 28, 2019, in order to improve a condition where the rear glass washer nozzle may leak after use.
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PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) WITH ULTRASONIC OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with ultrasonic sensor feature designed to alert the driver, in the event that a rear passenger is remaining inside the vehicle.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR HVAC CONTROL HEAD MEMORY UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a wire harness upgrade on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles, produced from January 8, 2019 through June 4, 2019, which may experience a condition where the rear HVAC control head does not retain its previous settings and/or may reset to A/C on after the vehicle is turned off for a prolonged period of time.
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Product Improvement Campaign (PI2001) - Owner Letter - Dear Kia Telluride Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to adjust the headlamp aim in certain 2020 MY Telluride vehicles to more precisely focus your headlamps on the correct position on the roadway and reduce the glare from your vehicle's headlamps to oncoming traffic. The adjustment will be done free of charge.
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Product Improvement Campaign (PI2001) - TSB - LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) HEADLAMP AIM INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, adjust the headlamp aim on some 2020MY Kia Telluride (ON) vehicles equipped with Light Emitting Diode (LED) headlamps produced from September 9, 2019 through December 14, 2019. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a well-known organization that conducts supplemental testing to evaluate certain aspects of vehicle performance. As a result of such testing, Kia and IIHS have determined that improvements could be made to adjust headlamp aim to improve the focus and reduce glare from the headlamps to oncoming traffic.
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Product Improvement Campaign (PI2001) - Dealer Service Managers Memo - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to adjust the headlamp aim on certain 2020 MY Telluride vehicles, manufactured from September 9, 2019 through December 14, 2019, to more precisely focus the headlamps on the correct position on the roadway and reduce the glare from the headlamps to oncoming traffic.
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Product Improvement Campaign (PI2001) - Dealer Principal Memo - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to adjust the headlamp aim on certain 2020 MY Telluride vehicles, manufactured from September 9, 2019 through December 14, 2019, to more precisely focus the headlamps on the correct position on the roadway and reduce the glare from the headlamps to oncoming traffic.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 2ND ROW SEAT EASY ENTRY CABLE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA406) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information on how to inspect and repair the 2nd row easy entry cable on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) equipped with captain chairs or bench seat option, produced between June 03, 2019 through July 31, 2019, which may exhibit normal seat folding, but no forward sliding operation when pressing the easy entry button due to the seat release cable not properly secured to the retaining bracket. To repair this concern, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin.
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VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC183) - OWNER LETTER - Kia Motors America (KMA) has identified a typographical error regarding the "maximum tongue weight" towing specification in the 2020 MY Telluride Owner's Manual. In addition, Kia has identified certain second row seat related information that may be missing from your owner's manual. kia provided the owners with two stickers, one corrects the maximum tongue weight, and the second is a Warning regarding adjusting the second row seat while the vehicle is in motion or the seat is occupied.
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VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC183) - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TELLURIDE OWNER'S MANUAL UPDATES - This bulletin provides information to (1) correct a typographical error on the Maximum Tongue Weight, and (2) add a Warning label to the manual regarding the adjustment of the 2nd row seat while the vehicle is in motion or the seat is occupied on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 10, 2019 through October 29, 2019.
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VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC183) - DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - Kia Motors America (KMA) has identified a typographical error regarding the "maximum tongue weight" towing specification in the 2020 MY Telluride OwnerâÂÂs Manual. The ownerâÂÂs manual incorrectly identifies that the maximum tongue weight when towing a trailer is 351 lbs. However, the correct maximum tongue weight is 500 lbs. In addition, Kia has found that some manuals may be missing a warning pertaining to the adjustment of the 2nd row seat with the walk-in switch or strap while the vehicle is moving or when the seat is occupied.
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VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC183) - DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - Kia Motors America (KMA) has identified a typographical error regarding the maximum tongue weight towing specification in the 2020 MY Telluride Owner's Manual. The owner's manual incorrectly identifies that the maximum tongue weight when towing a trailer is 351 lbs. However, the correct maximum tongue weight is 500 lbs. In addition, Kia has found that some manuals may be missing a warning pertaining to the adjustment of the 2nd row seat with the walk-in switch or strap while the vehicle is moving or when the seat is occupied.
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PITSTOP 641: TELLURIDE SEAT SWITCH STICKING - This bulletin provides information regarding the front driver and/or passenger seat adjusting switch sticking on some 2020 MY Telluride (ON) vehicles. A sticking seat switch may be caused by insufficient clearance between the seat switch and side seat shield cover, and/or a broken/damaged cover. In some cases, removal and re-installation of the side seat shield cover or replacement may be required to address the concern.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WINDOW CURTAIN HOOK INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA410) - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear door window curtain hooks on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from June 1, 2019 through November 6, 2019, which may exhibit the rear door window curtain falling down or unable to latch due to the curtain hook(s) coming loose and/or detaching from the door frame.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WINDOW CURTAIN HOOK INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA410) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear door window curtain hooks on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from June 1, 2019 through November 6, 2019, which may exhibit the rear door window curtain falling down or unable to latch due to the curtain hook(s) coming loose and/or detaching from the door frame.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CROSS BAR KEY COVER SERVICE PART/REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the roof cross bar key covers on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles, which may exhibit the cross bar key cover(s) falling off or noise while driving. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the four (4) cross bar key covers.
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Letter to Kia Telluride owners advising them that as part of our ongoing monitoring of Telluride performance, we have identified that in some instances, customers have reported windshield chipping followed by extensive cracking within a short period of time, thereby preventing repair of the chip. The Telluride vehicle's 2020 warranty specifically excludes coverage for broken, chipped, scratched or damaged window glass due to outside influence. However, as a valued customer, Kia would like to provide repair support should you encounter the issue described above.
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This document is the notice to Kia Dealer Service Managers announcing the launch of a Customer Satisfaction Initiative for all Telluride customers on 11/1/2019. As part of the ongoing monitoring of Telluride performance, we have identified that in some instances, customers have reported windshield chipping followed by extensive cracking within a short period of time, preventing repair of the chip. Although the vehicle's warranty specifically excludes warranty coverage for broken, chipped, scratched or damaged window glass due to outside influence, KMA would like to provide Telluride customers with goodwill repair support should they encounter the issue while we continue to investigate. Dealers are asked to replace an affected Telluride customer's windshield under goodwill following inspection to confirm the condition (chip due to impact from road debris and windshield cracking preventing repair). KMA will also reimburse customers for out-of-pocket expense previously incurred due to this issue (instructions included in the owner notification letter).
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 2ND ROW SEAT EASY ENTRY CABLE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA406) - This bulletin provides information on how to inspect and repair the 2nd row easy entry cable on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) equipped with captain chairs, produced between June 03, 2019 through July 31, 2019, which may exhibit normal seat folding, but no forward sliding operation when pressing the easy entry button due to the seat release cable not properly secured to the retaining bracket.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBELE190: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE VOICE RECOGNITION ISSUE (SA405) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from January 9, 2019 through September 16, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 22, 2018 through September 19, 2019, which may experience inoperative voice recognition when setting a destination
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PITSTOP: TELLURIDE MAXIMUM TOWING TONGUE WEIGHT UPDATE- Kia Motors America (KMA) has identified a typographical error on page 5-148 of the 2020MY Telluride OwnerâÂÂs Manual regarding maximum tongue weight capacity. The manual incorrectly identifies that the maximum tongue weight capacity is 351 lbs. However, the correct tongue weight capacity is 500 lbs
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBELE189: SERVICE ACTION: RAIN SENSOR INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA402) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the windshield rain module and sensor assembly on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from June 24, 2019 through July 17, 2019, which may have the incorrect rain sensor installed.
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PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE BLUETOOTH MEMORY ISSUE (SA386) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from March 23, 2019 through April 30, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from February 18, 2019 to May 2, 2019, which may experience Bluetooth and navigation connection and/or memory issues.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE BLUETOOTH MEMORY ISSUE (SA386) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from March 23, 2019 through April 30, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from February 18, 2019 to May 2, 2019, which may experience Bluetooth and navigation connection and/or memory issues.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
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PITSTOP: TELLURIDE ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the PC database.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE CONNECTOR INSPECTION AND/OR ADJUSTMENT (SA381) - This bulletin provides information on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from January 17, 2019 through April 9, 2019, which may exhibit an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light illuminated.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT INSPECTION (SA383) - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection of the intermediate steering shaft lower universal joint on certain 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles, produced between 1/9/2019 and 4/23/2019, for proper installation. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. Do not conduct inspections on vehicles not on the affected VIN list. This Service Action is in response to a decoupling incident in one vehicle during a regular inspection procedure. There have been no incidents in the field. To determine if the potential for decoupling or other steering shaft lower universal joint problems may exist in any of the possibly affected Telluride vehicles, Kia is making an inspection procedure available as outlined in this bulletin.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TELLURIDE (ON) HEADLAMP INSPECTION (SA380) - This bulletin provides information on certain 2020MY Telluride (ON) vehicles, produced from February 13, 2019 through March 30, 2019, which may exhibit intermittent or inoperative Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) at the headlamps due to an internal connection fault.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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PITSTOP: EXTEND REAR CAMERA USE FEATURE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the "Extend Rear Camera Use" feature available on the AVN 5.0 Wide and Display Audio head units.
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PITSTOP: EXTEND REAR CAMERA USE FEATURE - This bulletin provides information regarding the "Extend Rear Camera Use" feature available on the AVN 5.0 Wide and Display Audio head units. The Extend Rear Camera Use feature on the head unit activates the rear view camera regardless of the gear position, Drive or Reverse. If the gear is shifted from Reverse to Drive or Reverse to Neutral the Extend Rear Camera Use feature will keep the rear view camera activated until the vehicle exceeds a predetermined factory-set speed. Note: the parking guide lines will not appear on the screen when in Drive or Neutral..
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.