Recall 22V899000: 2020 Kia Niro EV

Report received

Dec 6, 2022

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Potentially affected

872vehicles

Model years

2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Kia Niro EV19 complaints