Recall 17V159000: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid

Report received

Mar 10, 2017

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

135vehicles

Model years

2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid19 complaints