Recall Details For: 2020 KIA NIRO EV
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 22V899000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 232563
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:22V899000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: KIA
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: NIRO EV
- MODEL YEAR: 2020
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : SC258
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Kia America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 872
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR:
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Kia America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20221206
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20221207
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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 SUMMARY: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
RECALL 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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000124343004396733000002040
