NHTSA campaign 22V899000
Kia America, Inc. recall 22V899000
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.
Reported 12/06/2022
What can happen
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery: Thermal management: Fluid/coolant
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.