Model year record

2020 Kia Sedona

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 38 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	8	22,000 mi
Structure: body	7	—
Electrical system	4	77,000 mi
Unknown or other	4	—
Fuel/propulsion system	3	—
Power train	3	—
Structure: body: door	2	65,245 mi
Wheels: rim	2	65,245 mi
Exterior lighting	1	79,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	41,000 mi
Seats	1	—
Service brakes	1	41,000 mi
Tires	1	—

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.