Kia · Niro

The contact area of the female-female (F-F) plug connector, of the high-voltage battery safety plug can develop over time high electrical resistance and consequently overheat and melt. This may lead to a loss of propulsion or a fire. 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.

Published: 23 May 2025
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01869/25
Model: DE, e4*2007/46*1139*

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire, Injuries
Country of origin: Republic of Korea

Product description

Passenger car.