CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A loose nut on the alternator battery positive terminal can cause the engine to stall or create an electrical surge in certain 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles.
An engine stall raises the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge raises the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore warning signs such as dimming lights, electrical problems, or a stalling engine.
Authorized Kia dealers will inspect the alternator battery positive terminal nut and tighten it if needed, at no cost to you. Owners can also call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC248) and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sportage | 2023 |
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