NHTSA Campaign 22V899000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Dec 6, 2022 · 872 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA NIRO EV 2020 872

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V899000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.