Recall 25V024 affects 80,255 2023-2025 Kia Niro, Niro PHEV and Niro EV vehicles for damaged floor wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
Kia is recalling 80,255 2023-2025 Niro EV, Niro PHEV, and Niro vehicles because floor wiring under the front passenger seat can be damaged. The fault can keep front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or trigger an unintended side curtain air bag deployment, and Kia dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The floor wiring assembly on 2023-2025 Kia Niro PHEV, Niro EV, and Niro vehicles is a bundle of electrical wires routed beneath the front passenger seat. It carries signals for safety systems tied to the seat area, including the front air bags and seat belt equipment. Those systems depend on clean, protected wiring so they deploy as designed in a crash.
On affected vehicles, the wire routing under the passenger seat has enough variation that repeated seat sliding can rub, pinch, or damage the floor wiring assembly. Once the wiring is damaged, the vehicle can lose the signals those restraint systems need. That can keep the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly, or trigger an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Owners can notice the airbag warning light on the instrument panel. Treat that light as the warning sign for this defect and have a Kia dealer check whether the VIN is included.
Who's affected?
Covers Niro, Niro EV, and Niro PHEV versions across 2023-2025, all tied to the floor wiring assembly under the seats.
| 2023 Kia Niro PHEV | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Niro PHEV | wiring |
| 2025 Kia Niro EV | seat assembly |
| 2025 Kia Niro EV | wiring |
| 2025 Kia Niro | seat assembly |
| 2025 Kia Niro | wiring |
| 2024 Kia Niro | seat assembly |
| 2024 Kia Niro PHEV | seat assembly |
| 2024 Kia Niro PHEV | wiring |
| 2025 Kia Niro PHEV | seat assembly |
| 2025 Kia Niro PHEV | wiring |
| 2024 Kia Niro | wiring |
| 2024 Kia Niro EV | seat assembly |
| 2024 Kia Niro EV | wiring |
| 2023 Kia Niro | seat assembly |
| 2023 Kia Niro | wiring |
| 2023 Kia Niro EV | seat assembly |
| 2023 Kia Niro EV | wiring |
| Units affected | 80,255 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly, or an air bag that deploys unintentionally, increase injury risk in a crash. The airbag warning light is the sign to take seriously; schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer what to do if the light is on before your appointment. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2025 Kia Niro PHEV, Niro EV, or Niro is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free floor-wiring inspection, rerouting, cover installation, and replacement if needed.
- Tell the dealer the repair addresses floor wiring under the front passenger seat that can disrupt air bag and seat belt deployment, and reference recall number 25V024.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and keep your repair paperwork for your records.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kia technician inspects the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat, replaces damaged wiring, reroutes the assembly as needed, and installs wiring covers. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Kia's general reimbursement plan covers documented repair expenses already paid for this issue. Bring prior repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk so the dealer can route the claim through Kia's reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 17, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| January 17, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 14, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V024?
Recall 25V024 covers 80,255 2023-2025 Kia Niro PHEV, Niro EV, and Niro vehicles with floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged. Kia dealers will inspect, replace, reroute, and cover the wiring assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2025 Kia Niro PHEV, Niro EV, or Niro is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V024. If it is, contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the floor wiring inspection and repair. Reference Kia recall number SC332 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Kia dealers will inspect the floor wiring assembly, replace and reroute it as needed, and install wiring covers free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is improper air bag or seat belt deployment during a crash, or unintended side curtain air bag deployment. Kia's filing says either condition can increase the risk of injury. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair if your vehicle is included.
When were owners notified about recall 25V024?
Kia mailed owner notification letters on February 27, 2025. Used-vehicle owners and owners who missed the letter should still check the VIN, since the free repair follows the vehicle and not the first owner.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V024000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V024 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V024000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →