Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V899000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-12-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V899000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
872
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-06
Owners notified
2023-03-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Niro EV2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.