Kia recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
What could happen
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sportage 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V651000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 29, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 23, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19,701
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- SC248
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Trailer hitches Dec 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Steering Jun 7, 2024
- Kia recall: Structure Jan 18, 2024
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Power train Jul 31, 2023
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.