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It’s a Kia remembering more than 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles due to concerns about airbags, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week.
The recall applies to 2023-2025 Niro EVs, Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and hybrid vehicles, according to the agency’s website.
“Floor wiring assembly [of recalled vehicles] damage may occur under the passenger seat, which may prevent the front airbags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause side curtain airbags to deploy unintentionally,” the Jan. 17 statement said.
When an airbag deploys improperly or unintentionally, the risk of injury during a crash can increase, according to NHTSA.
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Kia is recalling some of its electric vehicles, officials say. (Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Owners of recalled vehicles are invited to visit a Kia dealer, who will inspect and repair the floor installation free of charge.
“In addition, dealers will install wiring covers,” the statement said. “Notification letters to owners are expected to be sent on March 14, 2025.”
Affected Kia owners are encouraged to call the company’s customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with recall reference number SC332.
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Kia presents the Niro concept vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. (Getty Images)
Last spring, Kia more than 427,000 vehicles recalled who could move while in the park.
The recall covers all Telluride vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2023, as well as some 2024 models. At the time, NHTSA warned that the intermediate shaft and right front drive shaft on the vehicles “may not be fully engaged due to suspected improper assembly by the supplier.”
Kia’s sign at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, Korea. (Reuters/You Sung-Ho KKH/SA/Reuters photos)
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Kia owners can also visit the NHTSA website or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
FOX Business has reached out to Kia for comment.
FOX Business’ Danielle Genovese contributed to this report.
