KIA SPORTAGE (2023) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls certain 2023 Sportage vehicles due to potential engine stall or electrical surge causing fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling some 2023 Sportage vehicles because the alternator battery positive terminal nut can loosen, causing engine stalls or electrical surges that increase crash or fire risks. Owners should have the nut tightened by a dealer to prevent these issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81442-kia-2023-sportage-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-and-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81442-kia-2023-sportage-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-and-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V651000
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“Kia 2023 Sportage Electrical System Recall: Engine Stall and Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81442-kia-2023-sportage-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-and-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #22V651000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V651000).
Why it’s dangerous
The alternator battery positive terminal nut can loosen over time, leading to engine stalls that might cause crashes or electrical surges that could start a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles are affected. Drivers with the loose terminal nut are at higher risk of engine stalls or electrical fires.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles. The issue was first reported in September 2022, and owners received notification letters by that date.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to get the recall information and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect and Tighten
Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut for free if needed.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The alternator battery positive terminal nut can loosen, which may cause engine stalls or electrical surges that increase crash or fire risks.
When was this recall issued?
Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles. The issue was first reported in September 2022.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V651000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V651000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V651000 (August 29, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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