Drive unit inspection & replacement for EV motor rumble noise
Kia technical service bulletin TSB_ELE234 for 2019-2020 Kia Niro EV.
- Bulletin number
- TSB_ELE234
- Component
- Electrical system
- Summary
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DRIVE UNIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT FOR EV MOTOR RUMBLE NOISE - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and repair the EV motor drive unit and reduction gear on some 2019MY~ Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from December 5, 2018, which may exhibit an abnormal rumble noise while driving (refer to noise sample videos below). The rumble noise may be heard repeatedly when the traction motor is operating, while driving slowly in "D" range, or when slowly accelerating/decelerating between 0~25 mph.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints in the electrical category.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Niro EV 2019-2020 20192020
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