Kia · United States · Crit
Kia Niro EV: Electrical system — shock protection
Affects Kia Niro EV · 2022 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational