2017 Kia Niro Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Niro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 23V534000Jul 31, 2023121,411 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Clutches/bands › Actuators/solenoids
  Covers: Kia Niro 2017–2022, Niro Phev 2018–2022

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 22V836000Nov 11, 202227,030 vehicles potentially affected
  Hybrid propulsion system
  Covers: Kia Niro 2017–2018

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 18V666000Sep 25, 201827,030 vehicles potentially affected
  Hybrid propulsion system
  Covers: Kia Niro 2017–2018

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 18V257000Apr 20, 201827,029 vehicles potentially affected
  Hybrid propulsion system
  Covers: Kia Niro 2017

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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