Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 Kia Niro Hybrid

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 24 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V159000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
135
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-10
Owners notified
2017-04-03

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Safety risk

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other430 mi
Engine339,000 mi
Power train34 mi
Service brakes340 mi
Structure: body312,500 mi
Vehicle speed control31,300 mi
Exterior lighting1100 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11 mi
Hybrid propulsion system139,000 mi
Seats121,000 mi
Steering130 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.