NHTSA Complaint #11702976 — 2023 KIA NIRO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11702976
Vehicle	2023 KIA NIRO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 23, 2023
Date Filed	December 4, 2025
Mileage	45 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated that the vehicle had been "Hacked" by a stalker. While driving, the vehicle was controlled by the hacker to randomly steer to the right. Additionally, the contact stated that the hacker caused several features on the instrument panel to become disabled. No additional information was available. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45.

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