Recall 25V426000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Defect in 2020-2022 KIA NIRO EV
RECALL This recall affects up to 11,327 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V426000 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,327 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
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