Recall 22V651000: 2023 Kia Sportage

Report received

Aug 29, 2022

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Potentially affected

19,701vehicles

Model years

2023

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2023 Kia Sportage193 complaints