2024 Kia Niro EV recalls

2 safety recalls, 6 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

202520242023
2Recalls
6Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2024 Kia Niro EV recall list

Seats recall

25V-024
January 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

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.

2024 Kia Niro EV owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other3
Electrical System3
Seats1
Service Brakes1

Recent complaints

June 3, 2025Unknown or Other

I have taken the car to Brown-Daub Kia in Easton twice, on May 1, 2025 and May 30, 2025, requesting the safety recall work (SC332) be completed. Both times I have been told they are unable to complete the work because they are unable to connect with Kia in some way.

March 4, 2025Electrical SystemSeatsCrash1 injury

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not retract. The contact sustained shoulder, collarbone, neck, head, and back injuries. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an Event Data Recorder was completed and it was informed that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle's cosmetic damages were repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving a

February 14, 2025Unknown or Other

I currently have rental car from Avis that has a open recall.

June 25, 2024Unknown or OtherService Brakes

Emergency stop blocked by a piece of the bottom dash panel under the steering column. There are castings in the underside of the panel covering the steering column that prevent the right foot of a driver with a larger foot/shoe to operate the brake pedal. I have a size 11 shoe and my foot catches on this plastic casting and interferes with the brake operation. Last night a car pulled out of a parking spot in front of me and the protuberance block my foot from applying the brakes. This has happened multiple times and I am forced to drive without my right shoe for safety sake !

March 12, 2024Electrical System

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro EV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side seat belt warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle had been repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the floor wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired. Several days later, upon attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start as expected, prompting the contact to call Roadside Assistance, who informed the contact that the battery had been drained, r

2024 Kia Niro EV crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Kia Niro EV SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2024 Kia Niro EV: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2024 Kia Niro EV recall FAQ

Does the 2024 Kia Niro EV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Kia Niro EV. The most recent, filed January 17, 2025, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2024 Kia Niro EV problems?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (3 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2024 Kia Niro EV safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2024 Kia Niro EV.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2024 Kia Niro EV?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.