Kia Recalls Over 80,000 Niro Models Due to Airbag and Seatbelt Safety Risks

The recall affects 2023-2025 Niro EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models with manual passenger seats, citing wiring damage as the cause of potential malfunctions.

Kia has issued a recall for 80,225 Niro EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles built between 2022 and 2024 due to a wiring issue under the manual passenger seat.
The damaged wiring can prevent airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from deploying properly or may cause unintended airbag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
No crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to the issue have been reported so far, according to Kia and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Owners of affected vehicles can schedule free repairs at Kia dealerships, which include replacing the wiring assembly, rerouting the harness, and adding protective coverings.
Notification letters will be sent to affected owners by late February or mid-March 2025, and Kia has provided contact information for further inquiries.