2024 KIA NIRO EV Complaints and Recall Information
The 2024 KIA NIRO EV has 3 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with air bags failing to deploy in crashes, which has resulted in injuries. Other complaints involve seat belts not retracting properly during collisions.
Common Issues
- Air bag failure. Air bags did not deploy during front and side collisions at speeds around 35 to 40 MPH, despite impact severity. This failure occurred at approximately 3,000 miles on the vehicle.
- Seat belt malfunction. Seat belts failed to retract in crashes, impairing occupant restraint and potentially increasing injury risk.
- Injury reports. Contact reported shoulder, collarbone, neck, head, back, chest, and left hip injuries related to air bag and seat belt failures.
Six recalls have been issued for the 2024 KIA NIRO EV affecting systems such as the drivetrain and safety restraint components. These recalls address defects that could impact vehicle safety and drivability.
Recalls
- Driveshaft defect. NHTSA recall 24V057000 affects 1,243 vehicles including 2023-2024 Niro EVs. The driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and causing loss of drive power. This increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed March 28, 2024.
- Seat wiring damage. NHTSA recall 25V024000 affects 80,255 vehicles from 2023-2025 model years. Floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat can be damaged, preventing airbags and seat belts from deploying properly or causing unintended side curtain airbag deployment. Risks include increased injury during a crash. Dealers will inspect, replace, reroute wiring, and install covers at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed February 27, 2025.
- Electrical wiring defect. This defect is covered under the same recall 25V024000 affecting 80,255 vehicles. Wiring damage in the front passenger seat area can cause air bag and seat belt deployment failures or unintended air bag deployment. Repairs include wiring inspection, replacement, rerouting, and cover installation free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated air bag and seat belt failures, unresolved recall repairs, or safety defects should consider consulting with a professional about their rights under state lemon laws.
2024 KIA NIRO EV Summary
2024
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
81498
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2024 KIA NIRO EV
80255 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2024 KIA NIRO EV
1243 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2024 KIA NIRO EV
ID: 2070627ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not retract. The contact sustained shoulder, collarbone, neck, head, and back injuries. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an Event Data Recorder was completed and it was informed that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle's cosmetic damages were repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's door rear of the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back, chest, and left hip injuries. Medial attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired for cosmetic damages. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3, 000.
2024 KIA NIRO EV
ID: 2070626SEATS
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not retract. The contact sustained shoulder, collarbone, neck, head, and back injuries. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an Event Data Recorder was completed and it was informed that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle's cosmetic damages were repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's door rear of the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back, chest, and left hip injuries. Medial attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired for cosmetic damages. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3, 000.
2024 KIA NIRO EV
ID: 2065370UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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