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2020 Kia Telluride · symptom sheet

Suspension noise, struts or alignment

  • 31owner reports
  • 55,000median miles
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Jun 13, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

31 of the 749 complaints on this car describe suspension.

Tick what matches of 31 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the struts or shocks (21 reports).

Recalls and investigations

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

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 40,000 and 64,440 miles, from the 11 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Rattling noise experienced going over small bumps. Dealer confirmed rear shocks were leaking/rusted and needed replacement. Was charged almost an additional $1450 since I am out of warranty period. Car only has 44,275 miles after 6.5 years of owning.”

Filed Jun 13, 2026 · 44,275 miles

“After 30K miles the self-leveling rear suspension had become very hard causing the vehicle to jolt and not absorb bumps which causes a distraction to the driver causing an unsafe condition.”

Filed Nov 27, 2024 · 30,000 miles

“Less than 40k miles and the rear suspension has completely gone out. The jolting at low speeds is significant. At higher speeds, the lack of suspension is dangerous. Never used for towing. Purchased with tow package and self leveling shocks. Began early this year and has not subsided.”

Filed Nov 2, 2024 · 40,000 miles

“The car suspension is not working properly and the car has becoming very bouncy-even on highway. Not sure if it is too hard or too soft, but issues start when it is about 24,000 miles. Changing driving mode made no difference. Besides being uncomfortable, it is very distracting. to the driver.”

Filed May 20, 2024 · 24,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 31 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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