Kia Niro EV Recalls

NHTSA has issued 6 safety recalls for the Kia Niro EV, covering model years 2020 through 2025. Electrical system faults account for 2 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2023 model year has the most, with 3 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 80,255 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2025.

Total recalls: 6
Model years affected: 6
Most recalled part: Electrical system
Latest recall: 2025

Kia Niro EV recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 6 total.

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All Kia Niro EV recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

25V426000Backup cameraReported June 20, 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Model years affected: 2020–2022

The problem

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."

What can happen

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.

Vehicles affected: 11,327
Maker's recall no.: SC342
Owners notified: November 7, 2025
Safety standard: FMVSS 111

Read campaign 25V426000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V024000SeatReported January 17, 2025

SEATS

Model years affected: 2023–2025

The problem

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.

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 80,255
Maker's recall no.: SC332
Owners notified: February 27, 2025

Read campaign 25V024000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V358000Electrical systemReported May 21, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

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.

What can happen

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 2,209
Maker's recall no.: SC314
Owners notified: July 19, 2024

Read campaign 24V358000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V271000Power trainReported April 16, 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Model years affected: 2023

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.

What can happen

A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.

Vehicles affected: 8
Maker's recall no.: SC308
Owners notified: May 17, 2024

Read campaign 24V271000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V057000Power trainReported January 31, 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Model years affected: 2023–2024

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

What can happen

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

Vehicles affected: 1,243
Maker's recall no.: SC295
Owners notified: March 28, 2024

Read campaign 24V057000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V899000Electrical systemReported December 6, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Model years affected: 2020

The problem

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.

What can happen

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 872
Maker's recall no.: SC258
Owners notified: March 9, 2023

Read campaign 22V899000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Kia Niro EV is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Kia Niro EV recall questions

How many recalls does the Kia Niro EV have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Kia Niro EV across model years 2020 to 2025. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Kia Niro EV model year has the most recalls?

The 2023 Kia Niro EV carries the most, with 3 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Kia Niro EV recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Kia Niro EV with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.