Thermal management: fluid/coolantRecall 22V-899 · 2020 Kia Niro EV
Kia America, Inc. recall 22V-899 covers 872 2020 Kia Niro EV for a thermal management: fluid/coolant problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V899000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
The risk
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 45 vehicles were listed as unreachable.