2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10226555Nov 18, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
• 10220346Sep 16, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 2).
• 10212200May 19, 2022Engine cooling. PITSTOP: RANDOM MISFIRES/OVERHEATING DUE TO LOW COOLANT - This Pitstop provides information to help identify one cause of low coolant, random misfires, and/or possible overheating on some 2017-2022MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and 2018-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) vehicles. The cause may be a small coolant leak in the EGR Cooler. Locating this leak may be difficult.
• 10209455Mar 30, 2022Electrical system. PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the models listed below with newly replaced instrument clusters.
• 10203456Nov 5, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. PITSTOP: NO START / NO DTC WITH KEY IGNITION - This Pitstop provides information to help troubleshoot a "no start" symptom on some 2017-2022MY Niro LX HEV (DE HEV) vehicles with standard 'key start' ignition. The 'Ready' icon on the instrument cluster will not illuminate 'ON'. The issue happens when the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) does not unlock the immobilizer when the start signal is sent.
• 10201616Sep 27, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. PITSTOP: ENGINE OVERHEATING IN NIRO HEV/PHEV - This Pitstop provides information to help troubleshoot an overheating symptom on some 2017-2022MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and 2018-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) which may exhibit coolant boiling in the reservoir. Overheating may occur due to a bypass valve in the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) stuck in the closed position.
• 10201529Sep 13, 2021Exterior lighting, Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly.
• 10200525Aug 3, 2021Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)/Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system.
• 10195049Jun 4, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). PIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.
• 10183333Nov 25, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system, Steering. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
• 10183332Nov 4, 2020Electrical system, Steering, Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
• 10179256Aug 7, 2020Equipment, Brakes. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit…
• 10167301Oct 15, 2019Steering. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor…
• 10151899Nov 16, 2018Body and structure. TSB: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE COVER REPLACEMENT - This TSB has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all three (3) outside door handle covers (all except the front driver?s door) on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through July 5, 2018, which may exhibit separation of the outside door handle cover. To correct this concern…
• 10142243May 24, 2018Electrical system, Steering. TSB -SERVICE ACTION - FRONT WIRING HARNESS SECURING AND/OR REPAIR (SA343) - This bulletin provides information to secure and/or repair the front wire harness on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through April 26, 2018, which may exhibit a dash warning light(s) ON while driving, due to interference or damage from the harness rubbing against the lower steering shaft universal…
• 10109858May 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. The HVAC control head in these vehicles monitors ambient temperature to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging.
• 10109855Mar 21, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging.
• 10109820Feb 27, 2017Electrical system. PITSTOP: Voltage Protection Device (VPD) DTCs P1BA7 and P1B77 - The Voltage Protection Device (VPD) (1) is mounted on top of the HV battery pack. If the HV battery overcharges, the battery cells/modules/case can swell. If swelling occurs, the VPD switch will turn ON, and the Battery Management System (BMS) will receive the VPD ?ON? signal and turn off the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) to prevent damage.
• 10109883Feb 22, 2017Wheels, Suspension. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (SA282) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment on some 2017MY Niro (DE) vehicles, produced from November 28, 2016 to November 30, 2016. The alignment data on some of these vehicles may be out of specification. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and if necessary, adjust the…
• 10109886Feb 16, 2017Electrical system. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BMS MODULE CONNECTOR INSPECTION (SA284) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for complete insertion and locking of the six (6) Battery Management System (BMS) module connectors on some 2017MY Niro (DE) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 to January 13, 2017. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and if necessary, correct the connector installation.
• 10109814Jan 27, 2017Electrical system. PITSTOP: 17MY NIRO (DE) PDI BATTERY TEST NOT REQUIRED - Due to the built-in 12 volt Li-ion battery system, which is currently not compatible with the Midtronics GR8 battery tester, PDI or dealer lot maintenance battery testing is NOT required on the Niro (DE).
• 10109781Nov 15, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is…

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