Kia recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Niro 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V257000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 15, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 27,029
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2016 to Sep 11, 2017
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Seats Jan 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Power train Jul 31, 2023
- Kia recall: Electrical system Apr 26, 2023
- Kia recall: Hybrid propulsion system Nov 11, 2022
- Kia recall: Hybrid propulsion system Sep 25, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.