Kia has announced a recall of over 80,000 vehicles due to a potential safety issue involving the airbag system. The recall affects the 2023-2025 Niro Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and EV models, where damaged wiring beneath the front passenger seat could interfere with airbag and seat belt functionality or cause unintended airbag deployment.

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 is recalling more than 80,000 of its Niro vehicles over an issue that could prevent their seat belts and airbags from functioning properly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Toyota announced a pair of recalls this week expected to impact an estimated 147,000 vehicles over concerns involving a pair of problems. The largest recall impacts 106,000 MY 2024-25 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch Toyota wheels.