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This is the second time the alternator is being replaced since 09/19/17. Engine oil leaks from the front cylinder bank's valve cover gasket. Oil drips onto the alternator, the alternator is then oil soaked & damaged resulting in the charging system becoming inoperative. The charging system warning lamp in the cluster will then illuminate. The vehicle will run on battery power until the battery voltage drops below the engine control module's minimum operational voltage. The engine shuts off and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash. This engine is manufactured by Hyundai & is the same engine design as the 2007-2012 Hyundai veracruz, which has a recall campaign #121 for this exact issue. Kia needs to implement a recall for this!
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to respond and idled. During the failure, the engine rpms remained at 500. The dealer stated that an unknown computer chip needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,423.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times however, they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure persisted and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27800.
- Stevensville, MD, USA
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- Winter Springs, FL, USA