NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia America, Inc. - Improper Air Bag Deployment from Damaged Wiring
Published: January 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V024000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Improper Air Bag Deployment from Damaged Wiring
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improper Air Bag Deployment from Damaged Wiring |
| Nhtsa id | 25V024000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V024000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 80.79 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC332 |
| Potentially affected | 80255 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |