2023 KIA NIRO EV recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2023 model year.

The 2023 KIA NIRO EV is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
25V024000	2025-01-17	Seats
24V271000	2024-04-16	Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit
24V057000	2024-01-31	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Seats (25V024000, 2025-01-17)

Problem: 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.

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

Free fix: 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.

Kia America, Inc. · 80,255 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit (24V271000, 2024-04-16)

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.

Risk: A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.

Kia America, Inc. · 8 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (24V057000, 2024-01-31)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Kia America, Inc. · 1,243 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: none with their own page · All KIA NIRO EV recalls