NHTSA recall 24V-057 (24V057000)
power train recall reported January 31, 2024 - about 1,243 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V057000
- Also written as
- 24V-057
- Manufacturer number
- SC295
- Reported
- January 31, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,243
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-057 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.