Kia Recalls 2022 Niro EV Over High-Voltage Battery Safety Plug That May Overheat

Twinned with the original Ioniq series from Hyundai, the first-generation Kia Niro has been hit with a safety recall. According to Kia America, the high-voltage battery safety plug of certain 2022 Kia Niro EV models is prone to overheating, which may lead to a loss of drive power and/or a fire. Back in July 2023, the South Korean automaker's North American office received a techline case involving a 2022 model year Niro EV. The owner... (continue reading...)