Kia Recalls 82,200 Niro SUVs Over Airbag Safety Issue

Overview of the Recall

Kia is recalling over 82,200 units of its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric Niro compact SUVs due to a potential issue with the front passenger airbag system.

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Which Vehicles Are Affected?

The recall affects the following models:

• Model-years 2023-2025 Kia Niro
• Model-years 2023-2025 Kia Niro EV
• Model-years 2023-2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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What’s the Issue?

The floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat may suffer damage from repeated seat adjustments. This could lead to:

• Failure of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner to deploy in a crash
• Inability of the airbag suppression system to deactivate for small occupants (e.g., children)
• Potential unintended deployment of the airbag

Each of these scenarios significantly increases the risk of injury.

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How Kia Will Fix the Issue

Kia dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the floor wiring harness free of charge. Additionally, protective wiring covers will be installed to prevent future damage.

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Owner Notification and Next Steps

Kia will notify affected owners starting March 14, 2024. If you own one of the impacted vehicles, you can take the following steps:

• Contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 (Recall number: SC332)
• Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 888-327-4236
• Visit the NHTSA website to enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and check for recall details

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