NHTSA campaign 24V358000
Kia America, Inc. recall 24V358000
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.
Reported 05/21/2024
What can happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: Propulsion system: Shock protection
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.