How to Identify if Taillights Are LED or Incandescent on 2023 Kia Telluride LX

Question:

I have a 2023 Kia Telluride LX, will the Curt C93FV work for my application? I have no idea if the LX has LED tail lights... Thank you!

asked by: Justin W

Expert Reply:

There are a few ways to determine if you have LED lights on your 2023 Kia Telluride. The easiest is to grab a friend or family member and have them apply the brakes while you watch. If you have multiple bright lights that come on immediately that indicates they are LED. If it is a single light that takes a moment to reach full brightness that indicates it is an incandescent bulb. It will likely be obvious once you're standing there looking at them.

If you still can't tell, you can pull the taillight assembly and see if it has a replaceable bulb. That would mean it is an incandescent light. Alternatively, you could call the dealer and ask them. If nothing else they should be able to tell you based on the VIN number. If you find that you don't have LED lights you can use the # C93FV. If you do, you will need the # C59236 instead.

expert reply by: Robin H