Kia Niro Seats Could Damage Wiring And Trigger Airbags On 80,000 Cars
More than 80,000 Kia Niro models are being recalled in the United States because of vulnerable wires that could be damaged, impacting how the airbags deploy and the operation of the seatbelt pretensioner. For a brand as well versed as Kia at making solid cars, the issue does seem like a bizarre oversight.
Kia recalls over 80,000 Niro vehicles for airbag issue
Kia will notify affected customers by mail starting March 14. Owners seeking more information can contact Kia’s customer service or reference recall number SC332.
Recall alert: 80K Kia Niro vehicles recalled over air bag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of more than 80,000 Kia Niro vehicles. The NHTSA said a floor wiring assembly under the front passenger seat may get damaged and prevent the front airbags and seatbelts from working properly. It may also cause the side curtain air bag to deploy at the wrong time.
Kia recalls more than 80,000 Niro SUVs over possible air bag, seat belt issue
Kia is recalling 80,255 of its 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid, and Hybrid vehicles because the air bags and seat belts may not work properly.
Kia Recalls Over 80,000 Niro Models in the U.S. for Wiring Issue
Kia has issued a recall for 80,225 Niro models in the United States due to a potential wiring issue under the front passenger seat.The issue could compromise airbag functionality and seatbelt pretensioner operation,
Kia recalls more than 80,000 U.S. autos due to improper air bag deployment and improper wiring
Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.
Kia recalls 80,000 Niro vehicles because of damaged wiring
Kia has issued a recall for 80,255 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger sea
Kia recalling 80,000 vehicles over improper air bag deployment
Kia is recalling more than 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States because of improper airbag and seat belt deployment, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
Kia Niros Are Recalled to Fix Airbag and Seat Belt Problems
Kia is recalling over 80,000 Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid vehicles from the 2023 through 2025 model years to fix an issue with their airbags and seat belts.
Damaged wiring prompts Kia airbag safety recall
Kia America, Inc. has announced a recall affecting specific models of their vehicles due to potential issues with air bag and seat belt deployment. The recall, identified by NHTSA Campaign Number 25V024000,
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