CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rearview camera circuit board can become damaged, which may stop the rearview camera image from displaying. Without that image, the driver has reduced view of what is behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. These vehicles also fail to meet the rear visibility requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111.
If you own one of these vehicles, a dealer will replace the rearview camera free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. You can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for help with this recall.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected and still needs this repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Niro EV | 202020212022 |
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