The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V399000·Announced 2020-07-08

Kia Recalls 2020 Sedona Vehicles Due to Alternator Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2020 Sedona vehicles because a loose alternator terminal nut may cause electrical arcing and increase the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to electrical arcing, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2020 Kia Sedona vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly. This issue could cause the nut to loosen over time.

If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on August 14, 2020.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut and tighten it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SEDONA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
5,385

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SEDONA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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