Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

24V358000

ManufacturerKia America, Inc.Reported2024-05-21Affected2,209 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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