KIA NIRO EV 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V358000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | NIRO EV | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-07-19 | 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-22 |
Production Dates: 2021-07-21 - 2021-12-02
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC314
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2209
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
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.
