Kia recalls more than 80,000 U.S. autos due to improper air bag deployment and improper wiring

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80K+ Kias recalled over airbag, seat belt concerns

Automaker Kia is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring that can impact airbag deployment and seat belts from working properly. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall will cover 2023-2025 Niro EVs, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, and Hybrid vehicles. It impacts 80,255 vehicles. If the floor…

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80K Kia vehicles recalled due to faulty air bag deployment, wiring concerns

An issue with the floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat of several Kia models has led to the recall of roughly 80,000 vehicles, according to the Associated Press. The recall impacts certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles.

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Kia recalls over 80,000 vehicles due to faulty airbags

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Kia is recalling 80,255 vehicles due to safety concerns.A statement from the NHTSA reported that certain models of the Kia Niro are being recalled because their airbags are not being deployed correctly.The defect is due to a problem with the floor wiring assembly. The statement said repeated sliding adjustments to the passenger seat may damage this wiring. As a result, it …

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

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Kia Niro hit with a recall for over 80,000 EV, plug-in (PHEV), and hybrid models

Kia’s versatile crossover is facing a significant recall. Over 80,000 Kia Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid models are being recalled over seat belts and airbags that could potentially malfunction. Here’s what you need to know and how you can get the fix. more…

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Kia is recalling over 80,000 U.S. cars. Here’s why

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.Damaged wiring can also cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall covers 80,255 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles.To …