Kia Niro Ev recall (25V024000)

Kia · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 25V024000
Report Received: 2025-01-17
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Make: Kia
Model(s): NIRO EV
Model Year(s): 2025, 2024, 2023
Component: SEATS
Potentially Affected Units: 80,255

Defect Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.

Consequence

Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

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