Kia Telluride Drivetrain Recall Drivetrain Recall · 2020–2024
Kia has issued 1 drivetrain safety recall covering certain 2020–2024 Telluride vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Model years 2020–2024 are covered by these campaigns. Other Telluride model years are not part of this recall — see the Telluride recall hub.
This page covers NHTSA 24V-214 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this drivetrain issue on Telluride. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
The risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 24V-214 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC303 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Drivetrain Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Telluride before the drivetrain recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (24V-214) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2020–2024 Kia Telluride vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 24V-214). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Telluride. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 24V-214 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 24V-214.