13 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-04-26
Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Kia's number for this recall is sc163.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-04-26
Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Kia's number for this recall is sc163.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-10-01
Description
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.
Consequence
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the pra, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-11-14
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the pra and replace either the pra or the main relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-11-14
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-11-14
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-11-14
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Posted on: 2023-08-01
Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 29, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc276.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Posted on: 2023-08-01
Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 29, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc276.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Posted on: 2023-08-01
Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 29, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc276.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Posted on: 2023-08-01
Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Posted on: 2023-08-01
Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #13 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Posted on: 2023-08-01
Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.