Kia Niro Ev recall (25V426000)

Kia · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 25V426000
Report Received: 2025-06-20
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Make: Kia
Model(s): NIRO EV
Model Year(s): 2020, 2021, 2022
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potentially Affected Units: 11,327

Defect Description

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."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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