The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicle. These vehicles were distributed with owners manuals with an incorrect jump start diagram. The written instructions for jump starting are accurate. However, the diagram depicts the jumper cables attached to the wrong polarity terminals. If the diagram were followed without reference to the instructions, the resulting improper connections could cause the battery to rupture aggressively due to increased internal pressures.
The risk
This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
The fix
Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-205 (00V205000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SCO17 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Component | Electrical system |
| Report date | July 27, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 7, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 66,482 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-205 repair free?
Yes. Kia dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 66,482 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.