NHTSA recall campaign
22V899000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.Reported2022-12-06Affected872 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryKIA
- Niro EV2020