Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V358000

Electrical system: propulsion system: shock protection

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-05-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V358000

Electrical system: propulsion system: shock protection

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: shock protection
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,209
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-21
Owners notified
2024-07-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

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 EV2022

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.