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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2022 KIA NIRO EVManufacturer campaign: SC314Part: 37518-K4000Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2022 KIA NIRO EV
- Brand or manufacturer
- KIA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V358000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety