2025 KIA NIRO PHEV Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 KIA NIRO PHEV has 2 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to incomplete completion of recall repairs, specifically involving the installation of wiring covers under the front passenger seat. No actual vehicle malfunctions or failures were reported in the complaints.
The recall repairs address safety components including the seat electrical wiring and airbag deployment systems.
Common Issues- Incomplete recall repair. Dealers inspected the wiring harness beneath the front passenger seat but did not install the wiring covers specified in the recall. Owners were informed by dealers that only inspection was required despite recall instructions.
- Manufacturer contact difficulty. Owners reported being unable to reach Kia representatives for resolution or clarification regarding the recall repair requirements.
Four recalls affect the 2025 KIA NIRO PHEV, mostly involving the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat and related safety systems.
Recalls- Seats wiring defect. NHTSA recall 25V024000 impacts 80,255 vehicles. The floor wiring assembly under the front passenger seat can sustain damage that may prevent proper deployment of front airbags and seat belts or cause unintended side curtain airbag deployment. This increases the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the wiring as needed and install wiring covers free of charge.
- Electrical system wiring issue. Also covered under recall 25V024000 for 80,255 vehicles, the same wiring assembly defect involves potential damage affecting airbag and seat belt function. The repair process is identical involving inspection, replacement, rerouting, and wiring cover installation at no cost to owners.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consultation with a qualified attorney may help clarify legal options available for persistent problems.
2025 KIA NIRO PHEV Summary
2025
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
80255
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 KIA NIRO PHEV
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.
Complaints
2025 KIA NIRO PHEV
ID: 2072031ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Niro PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seats, Electrical System); however, the dealer inspected the wiring but did not install the wiring covers as described in the recall. The contact stated that the dealer advised her that the inspection of the wiring harness was all that was required by the manufacturer. The contact explained to the dealer that the recall stated that a wiring cover would be installed. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2025 KIA NIRO PHEV
ID: 2072030SEATS
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Niro PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seats, Electrical System); however, the dealer inspected the wiring but did not install the wiring covers as described in the recall. The contact stated that the dealer advised her that the inspection of the wiring harness was all that was required by the manufacturer. The contact explained to the dealer that the recall stated that a wiring cover would be installed. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.