KIA EV9, Niro EV (2023-2024): Power train
Recall 24V271000 · Apr 16, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
8
vehicles affected
8
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24V271000
- Date
- Apr 16, 2024
- Maker
- Kia America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Differential unit
- Model years
- 2023-2024
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
What can happen
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24V271000?
2 models: Kia EV9 (2024), Kia Niro EV (2023), about 8 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24V271000?
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
What can happen?
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.