Kia Niro EV recalls
There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Kia Niro EV, covering 95,914 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Kia Niro EV recalls by model year
All recalls
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
Recall number 25V426000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
- Risk
- Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
Recall number 25V024000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: shock protection
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.
Recall number 24V358000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
Recall number 24V271000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
Recall number 24V057000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
- Risk
- Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
Recall number 22V899000 · Recall details
Questions about the Kia Niro EV recalls
How do I check if my Kia Niro EV has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Kia Niro EV have?
6, covering back over prevention, seats and electrical system.
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