2020 Kia Niro EV Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Kia Niro EV, affecting collision avoidance & cameras and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Jun 20, 2025
- Owner complaints
- 19
All 2020 Kia Niro EV recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 25V426000Jun 20, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras11,327 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
- NHTSA 22V899000Dec 6, 2022Electrical System872 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:thermal management:fluid/coolant
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Risk: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Niro EV have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Niro EV, covering collision avoidance & cameras and electrical system.
- Are 2020 Kia Niro EV recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2020 Kia Niro EV?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 25V426000, reported Jun 20, 2025, concerning the collision avoidance & cameras.