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2020 Kia Telluride - Maintenance & Specs

The 2020 Kia Telluride belongs to a Kia Telluride lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 4 model years, from 2020 to 2025. Engine options on record include the 3.8L, 3.8L V6. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s8). This 2020 car is the earliest model year on record for the Kia Telluride.

It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 5.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, SP-IV transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.

NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around exterior lighting (162), visibility/wiper (121), unknown or other (86). A representative report reads: "I was driving down the interstate when all of a sudden, I hear a bang, and my power went crazy, couldn't push the gas at all, my car was suddenly shut off. We..." There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row....

EPA fuel economy is rated at 20 city / 26 highway MPG, 23 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,900.

Quick Specs

Oil viscosity0W-20
Oil typeFull Synthetic
Oil capacity (w/ filter)5.5 qt
OEM oil specAPI SP
Oil filterFram XG7317
EPA combined23 MPG
Tire size245/60R18
CoolantLong Life
NHTSA overall5 / 5 stars
Open recalls on record6
Technical service bulletins136

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.