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2024 Kia Niro EV recalls and problems

2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Niro EV.

2
recalls
6
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Kia Niro EV recalls

Seats · Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 25V024000 · reported January 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 80,255 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 24V057000 · reported January 31, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · 1,243 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 3, 2025 · Unknown 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.

Mar 4, 2025 · Seats · 3,000 miles · crash reported

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…

Feb 14, 2025 · Unknown or other

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

Jun 25, 2024 · Service 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…

Mar 12, 2024 · Electrical system · 300 miles

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…

Niro EV model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 1200
2022 23240
2023 31520
2024 2610
2025 1100

All Kia Niro EV years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia Niro EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia Niro EV, the most recent reported on January 17, 2025 (Seats, Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Niro EV?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
How many 2024 Kia Niro EV complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 3, 2025.