Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V651000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-08-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V651000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
19,701
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-29
Owners notified
2022-09-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Sportage2023

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.