NHTSA : 22V899000

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.