Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V148000 Reported February 26, 2024

High beam headlights may fail

Kia America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 35,031 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24V148000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC299
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
35,031
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 26, 2024
Completion Rate
62.17

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles. the high beam headlights may fail.

Safety Consequence

Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 24V148000 or campaign SC299.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 24V148000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 24V148000?

NHTSA recall 24V148000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on February 26, 2024. It addresses: High beam headlights may fail. The recall affects approximately 35,031 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V148000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC299. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.