{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11770398,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/17/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"10/11/2026","vin":"KNDCE3LG7L5","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I am filing this complaint regarding my 2020 Kia Niro EV because of recurring inverter coolant warnings, a coolant restriction documented by a Kia dealership, and a subsequent repair estimate exceeding $12,000 that includes the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU).  Vehicle information Year/Make/Model: 2020 Kia Niro EV VIN: [XXX] Kia Customer Care Case: XXX Kia Techline Case: XXX  After purchasing this used vehicle, I experienced a recurring “Refill Inverter Coolant” warning.  On XXX AutoStream Reisterstown performed an inverter coolant fluid exchange. I paid $376.41 for this service. The warning returned, and I subsequently took the vehicle to Buchanan Kia.  On XXX the Kia dealership documented the following in its repair order:  “Coolant is congealed and is restricting cooling system causing system to think coolant level is low.”  The dealership flushed and bled the cooling system, and its documentation stated that no codes were found. However, the warning returned within days. The vehicle then remained at the dealership for further evaluation.  Kia subsequently prepared a repair estimate totaling $12,030.52. The estimate includes the EPCU assembly, part number 36601-0E190, as well as the onboard charger and multiple cooling-system components.  I am concerned about the cause of the coolant restriction, the recurrence of the warning after service, and whether the EPCU condition in my vehicle is related to Safety Recall SC258. I have not received a definitive written explanation establishing the cause of the failure or confirming the applicable recall coverage. My vehicle has been unavailable to me for an extended period, and despite repeated contacts with Kia Customer Care, I have not received a definitive resolution. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this complaint for a potential vehicle safety defect, including any relationship between the reported coolant condition and the EPCU  assembly identified in the repair INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2019","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"NIRO EV","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}