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SevereNHTSA·24V358000·Announced 2024-05-21

Kia Recalls 2022 Niro EV Vehicles Due to Battery Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2022 Niro EV vehicles because a high-voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire or loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (high-voltage battery component) that poses a significant risk of fire and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Kia Niro EV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the high-voltage battery safety plug, which may overheat and melt. This condition can result in a loss of drive power or a fire.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, while 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 on July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA NIRO EV
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,209

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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