The service and repair manual for the 2020 Kia Telluride — the 3.8L V6 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 231 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SX Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 873 complaints · 126 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 Telluride manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 161
- General Information 1,576
- Accessories & Equipment 5,880
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 586
- Body & Frame 667
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,718
- Restraints 1,423
- Drivelines & Axles 87
- Steering 407
- Electrical 481
- Suspension 329
- Engine Mechanical 351
- Transmission 837
- Engine Performance 7,289
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 Telluride
- Electrical System — wiring · 20V436000Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increas.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 24V148000Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 24V214000A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Trailer Hitches · 22V626000A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Seat Belts — rear/other · 19V594000If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a c.
- Seats — front assembly › power adjust · 24V407000A fire increases the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 873 complaints and Kia has issued 126 technical service bulletins for the 2020 Telluride. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 Telluride manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 Telluride?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 across the SX Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, S Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2020 Telluride problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 Telluride, covering electrical system, exterior lighting, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2020 Telluride wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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