Kia is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV vehicles because the differential gear bolts may not be tightened properly, which could cause power loss or differential lock-up leading to a crash. This affects vehicles that were sold starting in 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81458-kia-2023-niro-ev-recall-power-train-risk-of-crash.
“Kia 2023 Niro EV Recall: Power Train Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81458-kia-2023-niro-ev-recall-power-train-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #24V271000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V271000).
Kia America, Inc. recalled certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on April 16, 2024. The hazard involves a potential loss of drive power or differential lock up due to improperly tightened gear bolts.
How to tell if you have it
Kia Niro EV, 2023
Kia EV9, 2024
What to do
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
The hazard
The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up. This condition increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kia America, Inc. has 67 other recalls on record since August 12, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Nissan Sentra 2025 Power Train Recall (June 26, 2026), the Rivian 2027 R2 Vehicles Recall (September 29, 2026), and the Toyota Lexus RZ 2026 Recall (June 18, 2026). NHTSA has received 208 owner complaints for the 2024 KIA EV9, including one crash, two fires, and four injuries, with the latest report dated October 1, 2026. For the 2023 KIA NIRO EV, NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints, including two crashes and three injuries, with the latest report dated June 15, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2023 Niro EV model. The recall was notified to owners starting May 17, 2024.
Brand
Kia
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a replacement of the gear drive unit.
Get Gear Drive Unit Replacement
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit at no cost to you.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 31 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V271000 — Kia 2023 Niro EV Recall: Power Train Risk of Crash
Hello,
I own a Kia 2023 Niro EV Recall: Power Train Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 24V271000 from Kia.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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