NHTSA : 22V651000🔴 ⚠️ High severity
Campaign Details
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Consequence / Hazard
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Proposed Solution
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.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles1
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.