NHTSA recall campaign
24V057000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.Reported2024-01-31Affected1,243 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →