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Kia Recalls Multiple Models: SEATS

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia Niro
Component
SEATS
Automobile factory assembly line — representative photo for NHTSA vehicle recall
A vehicle assembly line at an automobile factory (representative file photo). Specific vehicle and component: see recall details below. Photo: Marek Slusarczyk / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Kia Niro
  • 2024 Kia Niro Ev

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 2024 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.

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