NHTSA recall 24V057000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
KIA EV6 and 1 more
Reported Jan 31, 20241,243 vehicles affectedKia America, Inc.Maker’s number SC295
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.