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.
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kia is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles because the alternator's battery positive terminal nut might loosen over time, increasing fire risk. This is a safety issue that requires inspection and tightening by dealers.
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing can occur, which may lead to a fire. This happens because the nut wasn't tightened properly during assembly and can loosen over time.
Owners of 2020 Kia Sedona vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific alternator terminal nut issue are at higher risk of fire.
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.
Call 1-800-333-4542 to get information about your vehicle and the recall.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator B+ terminal nut at no cost.
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.
The alternator battery positive terminal nut may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
Your 2020 Kia Sedona may be affected if the alternator battery positive terminal nut was not tightened properly during assembly.
Kia will notify you and dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator B+ terminal nut at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V399000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia 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.
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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.
