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2022 Kia Niro EV Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2022 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
30

All 2022 Kia Niro EV recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V358000May 21, 2024Electrical System2,209 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:shock protection

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Niro EV have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Niro EV, covering collision avoidance & cameras and electrical system.
Are 2022 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 2022 Kia Niro EV?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 25V426000, reported Jun 20, 2025, concerning the collision avoidance & cameras.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.