Kia recall: Power train
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
What could happen
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Ev9 2024
- Kia Niro Ev 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V271000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 16, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
- Maker's own recall number
- SC308
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 Jan 31, 2024
- Kia recall: Electrical system Dec 6, 2022
- Kia recall: Air bags Aug 21, 2026
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.