2020 Kia Niro EV Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Niro EV. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 25V426000Jun 20, 202511,327 vehicles potentially affected
  Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
  Covers: Kia Niro EV 2020–2022

  Reported issue: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Possible consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

  Full campaign details →

• 22V899000Dec 6, 2022872 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Thermal management › Fluid/coolant
  Covers: Kia Niro EV 2020

  Reported issue: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.

  Possible consequence: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.

  Full campaign details →

← All problems reported for the 2020 Kia Niro EV