<br><div><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el" aria-label="Video - Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-t-l=":b|z|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a> issued <a target="_blank" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/02/26/car-recall-check-honda-toyota-ford-volkswagen/72727755007/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">multiple recalls</a> over the last week, including notices for nearly<a target="_blank" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/05/23/vw-recall-id4/73815455007/" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a"> 80,000 Volkswagen electric vehicles recalled</a> for a crash hazard.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check <a target="_blank" href="http://www.usatoday.com/recalls/automotive/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">USA TODAY’s automotive recall database</a> or search <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/search-safety-issues" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|z|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">NHTSA’s database</a> for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or VIN.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Here is what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/search-safety-issues" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|z|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">NHTSA</a> from May 19 to May 25.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">Need coverage on your car?</strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/homefront/auto-warranty/best-car-warranty-companies/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|spike click:4|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Here's a guide to the best car warranty</a></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">Carmaker under investigation:</strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/24/nissan-murano-suv-fire-investigating-recall/73834844007/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|spike click:5|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Video shows Nissan SUV catch on fire in family's driveway</a></p><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_mt">Kia recall for an overheated battery plug</h2><figure class="gnt_em gnt_em_img"><img class="gnt_em_img_i" style="height:376px" fetchpriority="high" data-g-r="lazy" src="https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/11/18/USAT/42b3ffc2-a8ad-4a89-af42-71de7ce9815f-02_2022_Niro_EV.JPEG?width=660&height=376&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp" srcset="https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/11/18/USAT/42b3ffc2-a8ad-4a89-af42-71de7ce9815f-02_2022_Niro_EV.JPEG?width=1320&height=752&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp 2x" decoding="async" alt="Kia is recalling 2,209 of its 2022 Niro EV vehicles for an overheated battery plug."/></figure><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.kia.com/us/en" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-t-l=":b|z|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Kia</a> is recalling 2,209 of its 2022 Niro EV vehicles. In the <a target="_blank" href="https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V358-2557.PDF" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-t-l=":b|z|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">NHTSA report</a>, the automobile manufacturer said the high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt. This can cause a loss of drive power or fire. If a driver loses drive power, it increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of an injury.</p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The automobile manufacturer is warning owners of the affected vehicles not to charge their cars in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. For free, dealers will replace the safety plug. Recall notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong>Recalled Kia vehicles:</strong></p><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em_cp gnt_em_cp__sp" aria-label="Recent car recalls" data-c-cta="KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE"><div class="gnt_em_cp_cw"><div class="gnt_em_cp_tw"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/05/28/car-recall-check-volkswagen-mazda-lamborghini-kia/73848319007/" class="gnt_em_cp_cw_a" data-t-l=":embed (content package)|e|k|${u}" rel="noopener"><svg class="gnt_em_cp_cw_svg"><use xlink:href="#gnt_svg_rightArrow"/></svg>Volkswagen, Mazda, Lamborghini, Kia...</a></div></div></aside></div> <style> .wrapper { text-align: center; } </style> <div class="wrapper"> <a class="button" href ="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/05/28/car-recall-check-volkswagen-mazda-lamborghini-kia/73848319007/">Read more <span>➤</span></a> </div>
