Kia Niro Seat Wiring May Disable Air Bags
high How serious is it? About this label
Improper air bag or seat belt deployment, or an air bag going off unexpectedly, raises the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V024000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Seats |
| Vehicles covered | 6 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Kia Niro EV, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles have a wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat that may become damaged. If that happens, the front air bags and seat belts may not deploy the way they're supposed to in a crash. It could also cause the side curtain air bag to deploy on its own, without any crash happening.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer to schedule the wiring inspection and repair; Kia customer service can be reached at 1-800-333-4542.
3. The repair, including wiring covers, is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V024000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia Seat Recalls Include Telluride Fire and Restraint Risks · all 6 Kia recalls in this area
Other Kia Niro recalls
- Jul 31, 2023Kia Niro Engine Compartment Fire Riskcritical
- Apr 26, 2023Kia SUVs and cars: dashboard display may go blankmedium
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.