Kia Niro De Ev recall: Kia Niro DE High Voltage Battery Damage Safety Recall
- What's wrong
- For affected vehicles due to insufficient detection capability in the current Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic logic micro shorts between battery cells may remain unrecognised. Such undetected micro shorts can lead to cell overheating and a risk of fire while the vehicle is parked or…
- What to do
- Contact a Kia dealer to book the free repair. Update the BMS software to enhance the battery diagnosis performance. If a Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is then recorded the dealer will either replace the faulty components or the complete…
What’s wrong
For affected vehicles due to insufficient detection capability in the current Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic logic micro shorts between battery cells may remain unrecognised. Such undetected micro shorts can lead to cell overheating and a risk of fire while the vehicle is parked or charging.
The fix
Update the BMS software to enhance the battery diagnosis performance. If a Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is then recorded the dealer will either replace the faulty components or the complete battery pack assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niro De Ev | 19 May 2020 | 18 Mar 2022 | 1,178 |
| Niro De Ev | 19 May 2020 | 18 Mar 2022 | 651 |
| Niro De Ev | 19 May 2020 | 18 Mar 2022 | 458 |
| Niro De Ev | 19 May 2020 | 18 Mar 2022 | 80 |
| Niro De Ev | 19 May 2020 | 18 Mar 2022 | 1,192 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 9 October 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.