KIA NIRO EV 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.