Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2023 Kia Telluride

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I have a Curt trailer hitch but cannot find wiring harness. It is a 2023 Kia telluride SX Xpro with factory intalled trailer package. What do u recommend? I searched your website but got confuse? Thank u very much. I have attached pictures.

asked by: Jeffrey M

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I recommend pairing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13420 on your 2023 Kia Telluride with the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 for your wiring.

There are a couple of options that fit but this one is currently the best option and it has higher amperage ratings for the different light circuits. All of the wiring fits for your vehicle are universal which means you need to cut into the OEM wiring on your Telluride and splice in this wiring. You will need to use a circuit tester to know what wires you need to tie into.

If you want to avoid physically cutting into your OEM wiring we do have an alternative with the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT that clamps onto your OEM wiring and "senses" when to send power back to your trailer lights so you don't have to damage the wiring on your vehicle.

Be sure to pick up a ball mount kit like the TowSmart Towing Starter Kit # TS94FR to complete your towing setup. This has a 3/4" rise and 2" drop so you need to double check that it works for your towing application. Be sure to check out the linked ball mount article to make sure this works for you.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Wiring Connection on 2023 Kia Telluride
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Answer 1

There is one hitch available for the 2023 Kia Telluride. It is the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Telluride with included hardware. I confirmed with the manufacturer this also fits the 4WD models. I really like…

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Answer 2

The P2 part #90885 and P3 part #90195 have long been considered to be the best brake controller you can get due to the advanced inertia sensor and the overall reliability and ease of use. That said there are other brake controllers I would recommend…

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Answer 3

The brake controller connection is in the same spot as found in the Suburban or the GM full sized trucks of that generation. It's located in a junction box behind and to the right of the emergency brake pedal. You'll need to remove the cover,…

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Answer 4

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 5

The only wiring harness currently available for the 2023 Kia Telluride is the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter item #C59236. This is a universal harness that requires splicing. There are no custom fit wiring harnesses available or an ETA on when we…

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Answer 6

Congrats on the new SUV. To add a hitch to your 2023 Kia Telluride, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13420. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 7

The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Telluride is going to be the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crossbar is concealed behind the bumper leaving only…

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Answer 8

The plug-in trailer wiring harnesses for a 2023 Kia Telluride that use the factory tow package port were all recalled due to a fire hazard potential, dealer and aftermarket. That said, we do still have an option for you but you must hardware into the…

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Answer 9

There is not a plug-in trailer wiring harness for your 2023 Kia Telluride; what you will need is a hardwire option, the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C59236.

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Answer 10

As of 3/11/23 the only wiring harness available for the 2023 Kia Telluride are universal options that have to be spliced. We do not have an ETA on when to expect a custom harness. So if you need a wiring harness now a universal fit is your only…

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Answer 11

The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Telluride is the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This is a class III hitch that is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. The reason I like this hitch is because of its hidden design. The only part that…

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Answer 12

There are two confirmed options for your 2023 Kia Telluride, the Tekonsha #119190KIT and Curt #C59236. Of the two Tekonsha is known to be the more reliable option in terms of quality and tends to have fewer issues later on in its lifespan. Both are…

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