NHTSA Campaign 25V024000

SEATS

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Jan 17, 2025 · 80,255 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.

Consequence

Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA NIRO 2023 80,255
KIA NIRO 2024 80,255
KIA NIRO 2025 80,255
KIA NIRO EV 2023 80,255
KIA NIRO EV 2024 80,255
KIA NIRO EV 2025 80,255
KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 80,255
KIA NIRO PHEV 2024 80,255
KIA NIRO PHEV 2025 80,255

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V024000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.