NHTSA recall 24V-057: Power Train

Kia America, Inc. · Reported January 31, 2024 · 3 affected model years

Power Train recall

24V-057
January 31, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V057000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
Report dateJanuary 31, 2024
ComponentPower Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Fixed over the airNo

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2024 Kia Niro EV2 recalls total2023 Kia Niro EV3 recalls total2023 Kia EV64 recalls total

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