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HighNHTSA·25V426000·Announced 2025-06-20

Kia Recalls 2020-2022 Niro EV for Rearview Camera Circuit Board Defect

Kia is recalling 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles because a damaged rearview camera circuit board may prevent the image from displaying, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced rear visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged, causing the rearview camera image not to display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.

The recalled product

Product
KIA NIRO EV
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
11,327

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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