Electrical system: wiringRecall 25V-024 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 25V-024 covers 80,255 Kia vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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 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. 1,715 vehicles were listed as unreachable.