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.