2023 Kia Ev6 | 2023 Kia Niro Ev | 2024 Kia Niro Ev — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published February 1, 2024 · Recall initiated: January 31, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V057000, published February 1, 2024 and initiated January 31, 2024. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2023 Kia Ev6 | 2023 Kia Niro Ev | 2024 Kia Niro Ev — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- EV6
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2023 KIA EV6 | 2023 KIA NIRO EV | 2024 KIA NIRO EV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Kia Ev6 | 2023 Kia Niro Ev | 2024 Kia Niro Ev — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V057000 on February 1, 2024. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: EV6.