Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 Kia Sedona

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 26 owner complaints on file.

Kia Sedona, 2015–2021 generation
Pictured: the 2015–2021 generation. EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine522,000 mi
Structure: body4—
Electrical system377,000 mi
Unknown or other3—
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Power train2—
Exterior lighting179,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights141,000 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes141,000 mi
Structure: body: door165,245 mi
Tires1—
Wheels: rim165,245 mi

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.

Other Kia Sedona model years

20212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002

All Kia Sedona recalls by year

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.