Kia Recalls 80,000 SUVs Over Airbag and Seatbelt Wiring Issues
While it’s difficult to definitively rank a car’s safety features from most to least important, it’s safe to say that airbags and seatbelts are certainly some of the most important out there. If either of these features fails, your risk of serious injury or death skyrockets. Unfortunately, that’s what Kia America (Kia) is contending with. They recently announced a recall of tens of thousands of their Kia SUVs due to airbag and seatbelt issues.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a brief summarizing the issues and proposed repairs. We’ve parsed it for you so that you can quickly get all your answers.
Why Are These Kia SUVs Being Recalled?
According to the NHTSA brief, this recall involves an electrical problem. “The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged,” they detail. Damaged wiring is always dangerous; in this case, it “can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.”
Faulty airbags and seatbelts are a safety hazard. The NHTSA warns that “air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.” Avoid driving your Kia as much as possible until you’ve been able to get the airbag and seatbelt issues remedied.
Which Kia SUVs Are Being Recalled?
Over 80,000 Kia SUVs are included in this recall, including:
- 2023 Niro EV
- 2024 Niro EV
- 2025 Niro EV
- 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
- 2024 Niro PHEV
- 2025 Niro PHEV
- 2023 Niro Hybrid
- 2024 Niro Hybrid
- 2025 Niro Hybrid
Kia will mail letters to the affected owners in mid-March 2025. If you own one of the above vehicles, keep an eye on your mailbox and exercise caution while driving.
What To Do If My Kia SUV Is Recalled
According to Kia, dealerships will “inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers.” Don’t hesitate to schedule the repairs; faulty safety features are an accident waiting to happen, and the repairs are free.
If you have further questions after reading your owner letter or you don’t want to wait, you can contact Kia for more information. Contact them at 1-800-333-4542 and clarify that you’re asking about recall number SC332.You can also contact the NHTSA with further questions. Call 1-888-327-4236 and clarify that you want to know about NHTSA recall number 25V024000.
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