2022 Kia Niro EV Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

25V426000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC342

Number of vehicles affected: 

11327

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."

Defect Consequence: 

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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.

Electrical system:propulsion system:shock protection

Recall Number: 

24V358000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC314

Manufactured from: 

2021-07-21 to 2021-12-02

Number of vehicles affected: 

2209

Defect Description: 

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.