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Recall 24V-057

Kia America, Inc. recalled the 2023 Kia EV6 and 1 other model: Power train (driveline, driveshaft).

At a glance

Campaign number
24V-057
Reported
January 31, 2024
Vehicles affected
1,243 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles