KIA — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-05-01

Kia Niro vehicles: High Voltage Battery Safety Plug requires replacement

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-01
Models affected	NIRO
Model year	2021-2022
Defect	A limited number of vehicles require replacement of the High Voltage Battery Safety Plug with a revised part. Failure to complete recall may result in malfunction of the plug and operation of the high voltage battery system. In the event of a malfunction, a warning light will appear via the instrument cluster.
Remedy	If notified, please contact Kia dealer to arrange a time to complete recall.
Recall number	NQ20250501-241123
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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