2023–2024 KIA EV6, KIA Niro EV: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 24V057000 · 1,243 units potentially affected · filed Jan 31, 2024
What's 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.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V057000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC295
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Units affected
- 1,243
- Report received
- Jan 31, 2024
- Owner letters
- Mar 28, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA EV6 2023
- KIA Niro EV 2023, 2024