2017-2018 Kia Niro recall: hybrid propulsion system
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 11, 2022. It covers about 27,030 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27,030
- reported
- Nov 11, 2022
- owners notified
- Jan 9, 2023
- related complaints
- 14
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 22V836000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid propulsion system?
Yes. Recall 22V836000, reported on November 11, 2022, covers about 27,030 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V836000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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