Kia is recalling EV and hybrid vehicles due to an airbag problem caused by faulty wiring

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should be reminder The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week that more than 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles are being recalled over concerns about airbags.

According to the agency's website, the recall concerns the 2025-2023 Niro EV, plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and hybrids.

The Jan. 17 statement said: “The floor wiring assembly (of the recalled vehicles) under the front passenger seat may be damaged, which could prevent the airbags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an airbag to deploy. Be unwanted with the side curtain.”

According to NHTSA, when an air bag deploys improperly or unintentionally, the risk of injury can increase during a crash.

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Officials say Kia is recalling some of its electric vehicles. (Sjoerd Van der Wal/Getty Images/Getty Images)

Owners of recalled vehicles are urged to visit Kia dealer Who will inspect and repair the floor wiring assembly for free.

“Additionally, dealers install wiring harness covers,” it said. “Owner notification letters are expected to be sent on March 14, 2025.”

Affected Kia owners are encouraged to contact the company's customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with recall reference number SC332.

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Last spring, Kia Recalled over 427,000 vehicles It had the potential to move when parked.

The recall covered all Telluride vehicles produced between 2020 and 2023, as well as about 2024 models. At the time, NHTSA warned that the intermediate shaft and right front axle on the vehicles “may not be fully engaged due to suspected improper assembly by the supplier.”