Kia recalls more than 80,000 Niro SUVs over possible air bag, seat belt issue

Kia is recalling more than 80,000 of its 2023-2025 Niro SUVs over a wiring issue that could prevent the air bags and seat belts from working properly.

The automaker is recalling 80,255 of its 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid crossover SUVs because the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, the company said in a report filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Wiring damage may prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment, the company said. Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash, NHTSA said.

Kia discovered the potential problem in November 2024 and there have been no injuries related to the issue in vehicles with power seats or a manual front passenger seat, the company told NHTSA.

Which cars are included in the Kia recall?

  • 2023-2025 Kia Niro
  • 2023-2025 Kia Niro EV
  • 2023-2025 Kia Niro PHEV

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What to do if you have a recalled car

Kia dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

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 nhtsa.gov.

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