KIA SPORTAGE 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V651000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-08-29 | 2022-08-30 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC248
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19701
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
