Vehicle recall 22V899000 · December 6, 2022
2020 Kia Niro EV
The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
- Consequence
- Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V899000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2022
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC258
- Owner notification
- March 9, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 872
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Thermal management › Fluid/coolant
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Niro EV (2020): 2020
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