2022 Kia Niro EV recall: shock protection
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 21, 2024. It covers about 2,209 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,209
- reported
- May 21, 2024
- owners notified
- Jul 19, 2024
- related complaints
- 13
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
Affected vehicles
- Kia Niro EV 2022 2022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 24V358000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Kia Niro EV shock protection?
Yes. Recall 24V358000, reported on May 21, 2024, covers about 2,209 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V358000?
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.
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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