CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 Kia Niro EVs may have an Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) that was improperly sealed, allowing coolant to leak inside the unit. The coolant can contact the EPCU circuit board and cause a loss of drive power.
Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. If you own a 2020 Niro EV, check whether your vehicle is included in this recall by entering your VIN at the NHTSA or Kia websites. Kia's customer service line is 1-800-333-4542.
Authorized Kia dealers will inspect the EPCU and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Niro EV | 2020 |
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