Kia Niro wiring damage may affect airbags, seat belts
high How serious is it? About this label
Serious — if the airbags or seat belts do not work correctly, or an airbag goes off unexpectedly, you are more likely to be hurt in a crash, so get it checked promptly.
What's wrong, in plain English
In these Niro hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric models, the wiring that runs along the floor under the front passenger seat can get damaged. Damaged wiring can stop the front airbags and the seat belts from working the way they should in a crash. It can also cause a side curtain airbag to go off on its own when there is no crash at all.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included. 2. Call your Kia dealer and mention recall SC332 (Kia customer service: 1-800-333-4542). 3. The dealer inspects, replaces or reroutes the wiring and adds covers — all free.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Why do Kia seats keep getting recalled for fire and crash risks? · all 5 Kia recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- SEATS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.