2023-2024 Kia EV6 and Kia Niro EV recall: driveshaft
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 31, 2024. It covers about 1,243 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,243
- reported
- Jan 31, 2024
- owners notified
- Mar 28, 2024
- related complaints
- 28
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
Affected vehicles
- Kia EV6 2023 2023
- Kia Niro EV 2023-2024 20232024
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 24V057000
Is there a recall on the 2023-2024 Kia EV6 and Kia Niro EV driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 24V057000, reported on January 31, 2024, covers about 1,243 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V057000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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