KIA NIRO 2023: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V024000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | NIRO | 2023 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC332
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 80255
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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 are expected to be mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
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 nhtsa.gov.
