The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V899000·Announced 2022-12-06

Kia Recalls 2020 Niro EV Vehicles for EPCU Coolant Leak Risk

Kia is recalling 2020 Niro EV vehicles because a coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit may cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (coolant leak in propulsion system) that may cause loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU), which may have been improperly sealed and could leak coolant internally.

If coolant contacts the EPCU circuit board, it may cause a loss of drive power. This loss of power increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 872 vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA NIRO EV
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
872

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NIRO EV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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