CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some Kia Niro vehicles may have a floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged. This can keep the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly, or cause a side curtain air bag to deploy unintentionally.
Improper air bag or seat belt deployment, or an unintended air bag deployment, can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer. Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly as necessary, and install wiring covers. Owners can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (recall SC332), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Niro | 202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Kia Niro EV | 202320242025 |
| Kia Niro Phev | 202320242025 |