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2017 Kia Niro

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Power train

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 121,411 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V534000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Hybrid propulsion system

Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 27,030 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V836000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Hybrid propulsion system

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 27,030 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V666000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Hybrid propulsion system

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 27,029 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V257000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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