NHTSA Complaint #11706924 — 2020 KIA NIRO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11706924
Vehicle	2020 KIA NIRO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 12, 2025
Date Filed	December 24, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

There were no symptoms prior to the warning message and warning symbol on the dash. Warning message was "Check EV System". I took my car to the dealer immediately. The dealer has had my car for 3 1/2 months, since Sept 12, 2025. Now the field tech from Kia, on 12/22/25, says that the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) needs to be replaced. This could have cause the vehicle to stop in the middle of traffic and cause an accident.

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