Kia Telluride: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2020 - 2024)

All Kia Telluride engines have timing chains and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Kia Telluride.

Kia Telluride Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2020 - 2024	All	Timing Chain	Interference

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Kia Telluride - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Kia Telluride engines have timing chains and are interference.

2024 Kia Telluride Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2023 Kia Telluride - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Kia Telluride engines have timing chains and are interference.

2023 Kia Telluride Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Kia Telluride - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Kia Telluride engines have timing chains and are interference.

2022 Kia Telluride Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Kia Telluride - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Kia Telluride engines have timing chains and are interference.

2021 Kia Telluride Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Kia Telluride - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Kia Telluride engines have timing chains and are interference.

2020 Kia Telluride Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.8L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.