NHTSA Complaint #11639991 — 2020 KIA TELLURIDE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11639991
Vehicle	2020 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 31, 2025
Date Filed	January 31, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

My vehicle is using excessive amounts of oil. Every time I drive it, I can smell burnt oil. I took the vehicle to the dealership on 1/24/25 where they found a leak in the oil filter housing. This was repaired (same day) and the oil was topped off per the service report. After smelling the oil smell again, I checked my oil on 1/31/25 and found that the oil was marked between the min and max line on the dipstick. I have reported this to KIA and waiting to hear back. I am reading hundreds of 2020+ Telluride owners complaining of the same issue. I have had no indicator lights.

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