Kia recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
What could happen
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Niro Ev 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V899000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2022
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 872
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Thermal management › Fluid/coolant
- Maker's own recall number
- SC258
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Back over prevention Jun 20, 2025
- Kia recall: Seats Jan 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Electrical system May 21, 2024
- Kia recall: Power train Apr 16, 2024
- Kia recall: Power train Jan 31, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.