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.

An issue with the floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat of several Kia models has led to the recall of roughly 80,000 vehicles, according to the Associated Press. The recall impacts certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles.

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.