Kia is recalling over 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles over a floor wiring issue that increases the risk of unintentional and improper airbag deployment.

Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.

Kia is recalling more than 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States because of improper airbag and seat belt deployment, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.

The recall affects more than 80,000 vehicles in the United States. The company said it took the action to remedy a wiring issue which could potentially lead to improper air bag deployment. View on eur

Kia is recalling more than 82,200 examples of its hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric Niro compact SUV over an issue with the front passenger airbag.

Kia will notify affected customers by mail starting March 14. Owners seeking more information can contact Kia’s customer service or reference recall number SC332.

Kia America, Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may affect the vehicle's airbag deployment.

Automaker Kia issued a recall for more than 80,000 of its newer vehicles for an issue that could prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.

Kia America has issued a recall affecting over 80,000 vehicles due to a wiring issue that could prevent airbags and seat belts

Niro SUVs over a wiring issue that could prevent the air bags and seat belts from working properly. The automaker is recalling 80,255 of its 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid crossover SUVs because the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged,