Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V399000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-07-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V399000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
5,385
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-08
Owners notified
2020-08-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Sedona2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.