Kia Sportage: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

Affects Kia Sportage · 2023 — about 20K vehicles.

The hazard

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational