Kia Telluride Lemon Law

Kia recalled 2020–2022 Telluride SUVs because an accessory tow-hitch harness can let moisture in and short out, causing a fire while driving or even while parked and off — owners were told to park outside until repaired. Kia issued a separate recall for 2020–2024 Tellurides because the power front-seat motor can overheat and cause a fire, again with a park-outside warning.

Being told to park a family SUV outdoors, away from your home, is a real loss of use — and fire risks like these are exactly what the Lemon Law takes seriously.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But when a fire-risk repair is delayed or doesn't hold, or your Telluride is out of service (or restricted to parking outside) for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Kia paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Telluride has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Kia Telluride qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Kia pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.