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2020 Kia Niro recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 63
Latest campaign: Jun 20, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Jun 20, 2025	25V426000
Power train	1	Jul 31, 2023	23V534000
Electrical system	1	Dec 6, 2022	22V899000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 20, 2025Latest campaign


Jun 20, 202525V426000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V426000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Filed under Niro Ev Campaign NHTSA 25V426000 · Jun 20, 2025
Jul 31, 202323V534000	Power train: automatic transmission internal A fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V534000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire. Risk A fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276. Filed under Niro, Niro Phev Campaign NHTSA 23V534000 · Jul 31, 2023
Dec 6, 202222V899000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V899000 What's wrong 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. Risk Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Niro Ev Campaign NHTSA 22V899000 · Dec 6, 2022

Jun 20, 202525V426000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V426000

What's wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.
Filed under: Niro Ev
Campaign: NHTSA 25V426000 · Jun 20, 2025

Jul 31, 202323V534000

Power train: automatic transmission internal

A fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V534000

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Filed under: Niro, Niro Phev
Campaign: NHTSA 23V534000 · Jul 31, 2023

Dec 6, 202222V899000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V899000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed under: Niro Ev
Campaign: NHTSA 22V899000 · Dec 6, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Niro Ev, Niro, Niro Phev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component63

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

63Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	16	25	0	2	0
Electrical system	14	22	0	1	0
Power train	13	21	0	0	0
Engine	9	14	0	1	0
Service brakes	7	11	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	10	2	0	2
Fuel/propulsion system	5	8	0	0	0
Back over prevention	3	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	3	5	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	5	0	0	0
Steering	2	3	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	3	1	0	0
Air bags	2	3	2	0	2
Wheels	1	2	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	2	0	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Niro Electric, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-In Hybrid.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“This is a supplemental complaint to NHTSA Complaint #11744598 and #11749340. Multiple 2020 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug‑In Hybrid vehicles are exhibiting identical Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) failures.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767751
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant system warning light illuminated.”
Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761948
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving 79 MPH, the thermostat displayed that the engine was running hot and there was white smoke coming from the front of the vehicle, with the check…”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760958

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2020 Kia Niro recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Niro have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Niro. The most recent, 25V426000 (reported June 20, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Kia Niro?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 63 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Kia Niro?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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