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Kia Sedona Alternator Nut May Loosen

NHTSA campaign 20V399000 · Reported Jul 8, 2020 · Kia Motors America

critical How serious is it? About this label

A loose alternator terminal can cause electrical arcing, which increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V399000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 8, 2020
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Part affected	Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2020 Sedona vehicles, the nut holding the positive terminal on the alternator may not have been tightened correctly when the vehicle was built, and it can loosen over time.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Sedona is included.
Contact a Kia dealer, or call Kia at 1-800-333-4542, to schedule an inspection.
The alternator terminal inspection and tightening are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V399000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Kia Sedona

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Kia Electrical System Recalls Involve Fires, Power Loss, and Displays · all 19 Kia recalls in this area

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Feb 19, 2019Kia Sedona Seat Sensor Wiring May Breakmedium
May 23, 2018Kia Sedona Power Sliding Door Won't Auto-Reversemedium

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Summary: 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.