Kia 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.
The short version
Kia America, Inc. reported a problem with the driveline differential unit. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-271.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Kia EV9 |
| 2023 | Kia Niro |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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