Kia recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
What could happen
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sedona 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V399000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 8, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 14, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,385
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- SC192
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Power train Aug 10, 2022
- Kia recall: Air bags Jan 25, 2022
- Kia recall: Electrical system Sep 17, 2021
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 21, 2020
- Kia recall: Electrical system Feb 14, 2020
- Kia recall: Seat belts Mar 18, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.