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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-024 (25V024000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SC332 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Component | Seats |
| Report date | January 17, 2025 |
| Owners notified | February 27, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 80,255 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the seats
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-024 repair free?
Yes. Kia dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 80,255 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.