Kia Niro Sg2: Kia Ev9 And Niro Sg2 Gear Drive Unit Recall

Recall Summary Kia is recalling 6 Niro SG2 and EV9 vehicles in the United Kingdom due to an assembly error in the gear drive unit that may cause grinding noises while driving and potentially result in loss of power or a locked differential. The affected vehicles will have the gear drive unit replaced.

Recalling firm
KIA
Product
Vehicles: KIA Niro SG2, KIA EV9. Units affected: 6
Reason
On affected vehicles due to Improper torque applied to the Gear Drive Unit during assembly by the differential gear supplier they may exhibit a grinding noise while driving which can result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the Gear Drive Unit will be replaced.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-08-30
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/07052315-4034-4cfe-82ed-08d3f341d229