KIA NIRO EV 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V899000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | NIRO EV | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-03-09 | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC258
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 872
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
