Recall 24V358000: 2022 Kia Niro EV

Report received

May 21, 2024

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Potentially affected

2,209vehicles

Model years

2022

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 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

Possible consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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 July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.

Affected model years

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

• 2022 Kia Niro EV32 complaints