KIA Sedona (2020): Electrical system
Recall 20V399000 · Jul 8, 2020 · Kia Motors America
5,385
vehicles affected
5,385
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V399000
- Date
- Jul 8, 2020
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 5,385
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Alternator/generator/regulator
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V399000?
1 model: Kia Sedona (2020), about 5,385 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V399000?
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.
What can happen?
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.