Active Safety RecallKia SC299NHTSA 24V-148
Kia Telluride Lighting Recall Lighting Recall · 2020
Kia has issued 1 lighting safety recall covering certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 24V-148Telluride · 2020
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2020 Telluride
Model years 2020 are covered by these campaigns. Other Telluride model years are not part of this recall — see the Telluride recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 24V-148 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this lighting issue on Telluride. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
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
NHTSA 24V-148 (Kia SC299)26/02/2024
Exterior Lighting: Headlights
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
The risk: Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the high beam headlights, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC299.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 24V-148 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC299 — 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.
Lighting Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Telluride before the lighting recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (24V-148) 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 Kia Telluride vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 24V-148). 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-148 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-148.