Kia recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Niro 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V666000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 23, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 27,030
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2016 to Sep 11, 2017
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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 Apr 20, 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.