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 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 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.

Automaker Kia is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring that can impact airbag deployment and seat belts from working properly. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),

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.

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.