NHTSA Recall 22V651000
Filed by Kia America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2022-08-29. An estimated 19,701 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.