2020 Kia Telluride Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2020 Kia Telluride lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), tightened with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass. The wheel bolt pattern is 5x114.3.

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5 · Bolt pattern: 5x114.3.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2020 Kia Telluride. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Hyundai/Kia lug-nut torque is 79-88 ft-lbs on nearly all passenger models, M12x1.5 thread, 21mm socket. The Tucson, Sportage, and Santa Fe all use the same fastener spec. Hyundai's oil drain plug threads are unusually fine-pitch and strip easily — always use a torque wrench, not feel.

Common fastener categories on the 2020 Kia Telluride

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2020 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2020 Kia Telluride?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2020 Kia Telluride is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), using a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2020 Kia Telluride lug nuts?

The 2020 Kia Telluride uses a 21mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2020 Kia Telluride fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Kia Telluride years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2020 Kia Telluride oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2020 Kia Telluride suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 21 2020 Kia Telluride fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2020 Kia Telluride, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 1 of the 21 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2020 Kia Telluride

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2020 Kia Telluride. The wheel lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 87 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the all four wheels, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (21mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Brakes — 2020 Kia Telluride

Brake fasteners on the 2020 Kia Telluride — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the caliper bracket, the rear caliper bracket bolt torques to 75 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 26 ft-lbs (front caliper slide pin). Rear caliper slide pin tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper slide. The front caliper bracket bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket.

Engine — 2020 Kia Telluride

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2020 Kia Telluride, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the oil pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (oil pan bolt). Oil drain plug tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt).

Suspension — 2020 Kia Telluride

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2020 Kia Telluride — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Rear control arm bolt tightens to 73 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the control arm. The strut top mount nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. At the ball joint, the ball joint nut torques to 65 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the sway bar link, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (sway bar link nut). Tie rod end nut tightens to 37 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the knuckle. The front control arm bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 73 ft-lbs at the control arm.

Body — 2020 Kia Telluride

Body fasteners on the 2020 Kia Telluride. The subframe front bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 95 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the subframe, the subframe rear bolt torques to 95 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x1.5 thread).

Transmission — 2020 Kia Telluride

Transmission fasteners on the 2020 Kia Telluride. At the bell housing, the bell housing bolt torques to 65 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the transmission mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 58 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt).

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2020 Kia Telluride numbers above.

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