2018 Kia Niro recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Kia Niro, covering 175,471 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V534000 · Recall details
Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 18V‑666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 22V836000 · Recall details
Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 18V666000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Kia Niro recalls
How do I check if my 2018 Kia Niro has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2018 Kia Niro have?
3, covering power train and hybrid propulsion system.
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