KIA NIRO — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-01-07

Kia vehicles: water could corrode integrated electronic brake, causing motor failure

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-07
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	NIRO
Model year	2019 2020 2021 2022
Units affected	2191
Defect	On certain vehicles, water could enter the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the IEB motor could fail and cause reduced braking._x000D_ Note: This service campaign only affects certain Niro EV models._x000D_ Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Brakes
Remedy	Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the integrated electronic brake. The dealer will apply silicone to the IEB bolt hole or replace the IEB, as necessary.
Recall number	2025-003
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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