We do not have a full sheet for this code yet, with its causes and checks. What you see here comes from the OBD2 code standard.
System
Engine and transmission (P)
Code type
Manufacturer-specific code: its exact meaning depends on the make.
What do I do now?
If the engine light flashes, the car loses a lot of power, overheats or the brakes fail, stop somewhere safe and call for assistance.
If the car drives normally, book a garage and show them this code: its exact meaning and the cause depend on each model.
Tell us what you notice: the diagnosis takes the code, your car and the symptoms into account.
Where is it on the car?
This code does not point to the engine, the brakes or the transmission: you will see the X-ray car with no area marked.
Related faults in the database
Battery stops charging because of an internal on-board charger fault (2023 Sportage plug-in hybrid)High-voltage battery
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
Engine / equipment
Fifth-generation Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi plug-in hybrid
Period mentioned
2023 (US model years), built from 13/12/2022 to 30/5/2023
Symptoms
Charging of the high-voltage battery is interrupted or does not work, with several charger fault codes stored. The car can still be driven on the petrol engine.
Possible cause described
An internal fault of the on-board charger (OBC). Kia fixes it with service action SA644: diagnosis and, if needed, replacement of the charger.
Check for the garage
Check with the VIN at a Kia dealer whether the car is in service action SA644 and test charging with an AC charger.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.