Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 7, 2020
Kia 2020 Sedona Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Loose Alternator Terminal
Kia is recalling 2020 Sedona vehicles with a potential fire risk due to a loose alternator terminal nut. Owners will receive free inspections to tighten the nut.
“Kia 2020 Sedona Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Loose Alternator Terminal.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79790-kia-2020-sedona-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-loose. Based on NHTSA recall #20V399000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V399000).
Kia Motors America recalled 2020 Sedona vehicles due to a potential fire risk from a loose alternator nut, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on August 7, 2020. Dealers will tighten the nut free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Kia Sedona, 2020
What to do
Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator B+ terminal nut as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
The hazard
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kia Motors America has 77 other recalls on record since December 29, 2014. Recent Kia recalls include a November 5, 2022 parking brake recall for the EV6 and a July 19, 2022 spare tire recall for the Sorento. Other recent recalls of similar products include a February 7, 2026 fire risk recall for the Kia EV6 battery system, a July 30, 2026 electrical system recall for the Cadillac Escalade IQ, and a February 7, 2026 seat motor recall for the Kia Telluride.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Kia Sedona has the alternator battery positive terminal nut that may have been improperly tightened. The recall started August 14, 2020.
Brand
Kia
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to get information about your vehicle and the recall.
Have Dealer Inspect Alternator
Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator B+ terminal nut at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V399000 — Kia 2020 Sedona Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Loose Alternator Terminal
Hello,
I own a Kia 2020 Sedona Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Loose Alternator Terminal that is covered by recall 20V399000 from Kia.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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