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 is recalling over 80,000 Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid vehicles from the 2023 through 2025 model years to fix an issue with their airbags and seat belts.

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 has issued a recall for 80,225 Niro models in the United States due to a potential wiring issue under the front passenger seat.The issue could compromise airbag functionality and seatbelt pretensioner operation,

Kia is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles in the United States because of a possible issue with seatbelts and airbags, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of more than 80,000 Kia Niro vehicles. The NHTSA said a floor wiring assembly under the front passenger seat may get damaged and prevent the front airbags and seatbelts from working properly. It may also cause the side curtain air bag to deploy at the wrong time.

Kia is recalling 80,225 Niros in the U.S. due to an issue with the front airbags, though only on the passenger side in models with manual seat adjustments.

Kia 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.

Documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the recall is necessary because the wiring can become damaged, preventing airbags and seat belts from deploying as intended.