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2017 Kia Niro recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Niro. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: NIRO, NIRO HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Niro, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V534000July 31, 2023Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Clutches/Bands › Actuators/Solenoids
22V836000November 11, 2022Hybrid Propulsion System
18V666000September 25, 2018Hybrid Propulsion System
18V257000April 20, 2018Hybrid Propulsion System
17V159000March 10, 2017Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Systems involved: Hybrid Propulsion System (3) · Power Train (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V534000Manufacturer no. SC276

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Clutches/Bands › Actuators/Solenoids

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2023
Owner notification
December 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
121,411 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NIRO

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V534000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V836000Manufacturer no. SC256

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
November 11, 2022
Owner notification
January 9, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,030 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NIRO

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.

Safety risk

Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V836000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V666000Manufacturer no. SC168

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2018
Owner notification
November 23, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,030 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Kia Niro
November 1, 2016 – September 11, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
NIRO

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

Safety risk

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC168.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V666000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V257000Manufacturer no. SC163

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
April 20, 2018
Owner notification
June 15, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,029 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Kia Niro
November 1, 2016 – September 11, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
NIRO

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC163.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V257000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V159000Manufacturer no. SC145

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2017
Owner notification
April 3, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
135 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Kia Niro
December 23, 2017 – January 11, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
NIRO HYBRID

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Safety risk

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V159000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 1, 2023.