Recalls For 2020 KIA NIRO EV
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Recall #1 Issued: 2022 12 06 - Camp #20221206
This 2020 KIA NIRO EV recall affects the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
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.
Conseqence Of Defect
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional 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.
Recall #2 Issued: 2025 06 20 - Camp #20250620
This 2020 KIA NIRO EV recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
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."
Conseqence Of Defect
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 19, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
Additional Notes
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