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Kia Niro
Model Overview
Depending on who you ask, the Kia Niro is either a compact station wagon or crossover. What's not in dispute is its basis on a dedicated electrified vehicle platform developed by its Hyundai parent. The Niro is a nicely scaled vehicle that packs useful space in its small footprint, and an easy-driving feel conceived to draw shoppers away from the Toyota Prius. Like most Kia models, one of the Niro's pluses is its value for money.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-286
Recall date
2024-05-21
System affected
High Voltage
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC206
Units Affected:
257
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain electric vehicles, the safety plug for the high-voltage battery may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the plug could overheat and melt. This problem could also cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A safety plug that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the safety plug.
Recall number
2024-230
Recall date
2024-04-17
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC204
Units Affected:
3
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On a small number of electric vehicles, the differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit (GDU) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and damage the GDU. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the differential could lock up.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Wheels that lock suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the gear drive unit.
Recall number
2024-054
Recall date
2024-01-31
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC197
Units Affected:
133
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain electric vehicles, an axle shaft may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Note: For the Niro EV model, the left-front axle shaft is affected. For the EV6 model, the inner-rear axle shaft is affected.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the axle shaft.
Recall number
2023-423
Recall date
2023-08-01
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RS183
Units Affected:
13,037
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, fluid could leak onto the printed circuit board for the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA). If this happens, the circuit board could short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA), and replace it if necessary. The technician will also install a new fuse for the HCA to reduce the risk of a fire.
Recall number
2023-251
Recall date
2023-04-26
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC181
Units Affected:
7,090
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the odometer, warnings, and malfunction tell-tale graphics.
Safety Risk:
Warnings and malfunction tell-tale information that doesn't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2022-689
Recall date
2022-12-06
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC173
Units Affected:
428
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain electric vehicles, the electric power control unit (EPCU) may not be sealed correctly. As a result, coolant could leak inside the EPCU and onto the circuit board. If this happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the EPCU for internal coolant leaks. If a leak is detected, the dealer will replace the EPCU.
Recall number
2018-537
Recall date
2018-09-28
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC119
Units Affected:
1,039
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the main relay contacts in the Power Relay Assembly located underneath the rear seat may have an inadequate connection. This could increase electrical resistance and generate heat, increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly for signs of thermal damage. If no thermal damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If signs of thermal damage exist, the Power Relay Assembly will be replaced. Note: This problem may cause the Illumination of the HEV warning light while driving and/or an inability to start the vehicle.
Recall number
2018-218
Recall date
2018-05-01
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC115
Units Affected:
1,035
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) was produced with burrs that could damage the inner oil seal. A damaged oil seal may create an oil leak that could result in an accumulation of oil in the phase cap area, and eventually cause an electrical short. This could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hydraulic clutch actuator. Note: This condition would result in the “HEV” warning light to illuminate.
Recall number
2017-168
Recall date
2017-03-23
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
7
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a connection at the electric power steering (EPS) motor may have been damaged at time of assembly. This could lead to a loss of the steering assist. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the EPS motor.
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