Warning
2023–2025 Kia Niro Recall: SEATS
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
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2023–2025 Kia Niro Recall: SEATS
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2023–2025 Kia Niro
- Component
- SEATS
Affected Vehicles
- 2023–2025 Kia Niro
- 2023–2025 Kia Niro Ev
- 2023–2025 Kia Niro Phev
Recall Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Consequence
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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 were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
411 Press Analysis
NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2023–2025 Kia Niro involving seats, reported on January 17, 2025. Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards and Kia recalls.