Niro Ev
Kia is recalling Niro EV vehicles distributed in Belgium due to a defect in the Battery Management System that may fail to detect micro-shorts between battery cells. These undetected micro-shorts could cause the battery to overheat and catch fire while the vehicle is parked or charging. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category.
- Recalling firm
- Kia
- Product
- Passenger car. Niro EV
- Reason
- Due to insufficient detection capability in the Battery Management System, micro-shorts between battery cells may remain undetected. Undetected micro-shorts could cause the cells to overheat and lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or charging. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-07-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- BE
- Distribution
- Belgium
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6ae4338f-9fba-4b75-ad3b-c5814c04e666