Kia Niro EV Recalls (2020-2025)
The Kia Niro EV has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2020 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, power train, and back over prevention.
The Kia Niro EV scores 16 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 83% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 83% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 6 campaigns span 6 model years of the Kia Niro EV. The single largest affected 80,255 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Niro EV problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia Niro EV may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia Niro EV recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia Niro EV recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Kia Niro EV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Kia Niro EV, involving the electrical system and seats.
2024 Kia Niro EV Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2024 Kia Niro EV, involving the electrical system, seats, and power train.
2023 Kia Niro EV Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2023 Kia Niro EV, involving the power train, electrical system, and seats.
2022 Kia Niro EV Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Kia Niro EV, involving the back over prevention and electrical system.
2021 Kia Niro EV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2021 Kia Niro EV, involving the back over prevention.
2020 Kia Niro EV Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2020 Kia Niro EV, involving the back over prevention and electrical system.
Every Kia Niro EV recall in detail
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Kia Niro EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 11,327
- Reported
- Jun 20, 2025
- Owners notified
- Nov 7, 2025
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
NHTSA campaign number 25V426000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023-2025 Kia Niro EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 80,255
- Reported
- Jan 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 27, 2025
Defect: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V024000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022 Kia Niro EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,209
- Reported
- May 21, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V358000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2023 Kia Niro EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8
- Reported
- Apr 16, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2024
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V271000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,243
- Reported
- Jan 31, 2024
- Owners notified
- Mar 28, 2024
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V057000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2020 Kia Niro EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 872
- Reported
- Dec 6, 2022
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2023
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 22V899000.
Common questions about Kia Niro EV recalls
- Does the Kia Niro EV have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on record for the Kia Niro EV across the 2020 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, power train, and back over prevention.
- How many times has the Kia Niro EV been recalled?
- The Kia Niro EV has 6 recall campaigns from the 2020 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia Niro EV recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 80,255 vehicles. Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Which Kia Niro EV model year has the most recalls?
- The 2023 Kia Niro EV has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia Niro EV has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.