2022 KIA Niro EV: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24V358000 · 2,209 units potentially affected · filed May 21, 2024
What's 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.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 24V358000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC314
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
- Units affected
- 2,209
- Report received
- May 21, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jul 19, 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 Niro EV 2022