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2020 Kia Telluride · symptom sheet

Burns oil or oil level rises

  • 72owner reports
  • 61,000median miles
  • $2,008median quote
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 6, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

151 of the 749 complaints on this car are about the engine. 72 of those describe oil consumption.

Tick what matches of 72 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the piston rings (24 reports) and the engine (9 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2020 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

7 of the 72 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,200 to $10,000.

$1,200$2,008$10,000
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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 1,000 and 93,364 miles, from the 43 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“My vehicle was consuming what I thought was a good bit of oil, I had an oils consumption test done, at 1000 miles it was 1 qt low, they said that is normal. So I drove away, another 1000 miles later my engine blew while I was driving, blowing metal everywhere! Left me sitting on the side of the road and Kia is saying it is not a known issue!! No lights car on indicating low oil or engine light.”

Filed Jan 9, 2026 · 1,000 miles

“Engine oil consumption issue. Engine is run dry due to overconsumption of oil, increasing likelihood of cracked engine block or engine fire. Secondary issue includes increased fuel consumption/ decreased MPG. First oil consumption test reflected 60% of oil used 1,000 miles after oil change.”

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · 1,000 miles

“Oil consumption, I use full synthetic restore and protect . I change oil every 3500 miles .. after every 500 I have to check it and it’s been low have to add 2-3 quarts . Today started acting sluggish checked oil and my oil was low yet again low this is ridiculous. I’ll never own another kia telluride”

Filed Nov 8, 2025 · 3,500 miles

“Oil consumption- I have had to keep oil in the car to top off my oil in between oil changes. It will get low before I can make to another appointment and start shaking or making a loud noise when driving or braking. Oil consumption test says I’m burning 2 qt /1000 miles. Checking online and different forums this is a know issue for these models of vehicles”

Filed Oct 13, 2025 · 1,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 72 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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