2020–2022 KIA Niro EV: Back Over Prevention recall
NHTSA campaign 25V426000 · 11K units potentially affected · filed Jun 20, 2025
What's wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Why it matters
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V426000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC342
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Units affected
- 11,327
- Report received
- Jun 20, 2025
- Owner letters
- Nov 7, 2025
- 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 2020, 2021, 2022