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Kia is recalling more than 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States because of improper airbag and seat belt deployment, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.

After driving the 2024 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring for a week, it’s a reminder of how you don’t need to put up luxury car prices in order to tap into all-electric power. Best of all, the Niro has one of the best values around because of its outstanding fuel economy and all-electric range of 31 miles.

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.

The Sorento Hybrid kept the same base price as before, but several price hikes and the loss of federal EV tax credit qualification mean the Sorento PHEV effectively costs $10,000 more than it did three years ago. The 2025 model was also promptly recalled for a fuel-leak issue.

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.

Kia America, Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may affect the vehicle's airbag deployment.

Kia’s versatile crossover is facing a significant recall. Over 80,000 Kia Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid models

Automaker Kia issued a recall for more than 80,000 of its newer vehicles for an issue that could prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.

Kia will notify affected customers by mail starting March 14. Owners seeking more information can contact Kia’s customer service or reference recall number SC332.

Kia is recalling over 80,000 electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles over a quirky wiring assembly design defect that, left unaddressed, could affect the deployment of airbags.

Kia is recalling over 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles over a floor wiring issue that increases the risk of unintentional and improper airbag deployment.