2020 Kia NIRO EV Recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
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."
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2020 Kia NIRO EV Recalls
The 2020 Kia NIRO EV has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Kia dealership.
If you own a 2020 Kia NIRO EV, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Kia. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2020 Kia NIRO EV recall repaired, contact your nearest Kia dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Kia NIRO EV has a total of 11 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Kia NIRO EV recalls →
2020 Kia NIRO EV Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia NIRO EV have?
The 2020 Kia NIRO EV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2020 Kia NIRO EV recalls?
The 2020 Kia NIRO EV recalls affect the following components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Are 2020 Kia NIRO EV recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Kia dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2020 Kia NIRO EV has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.