Recall 24V057000: 2023–2024 Kia Niro EV and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jan 31, 2024
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,243vehicles
- Model years
- 2023–2024
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 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Possible consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2023 Kia EV6138 complaints
- 2023 Kia Niro EV15 complaints
- 2024 Kia Niro EV6 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.