Propulsion system: shock protectionRecall 24V-358 · 2022 Kia Niro EV
Kia America, Inc. recall 24V-358 covers 2,209 2022 Kia Niro EV for a propulsion system: shock protection problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V358000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 87 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 21, 2021 to December 2, 2021. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.