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2020 KIA NIRO EV Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

3 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 25V426000
Report Date: June 20, 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description:

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."

Safety Hazard / 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.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~11,327 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 23V534000
Report Date: July 31, 2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Defect Description:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.

~121,411 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 22V899000
Report Date: December 06, 2022

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~872 vehicles impacted

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