NHTSA Safety Recalls
2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Recalls
The 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Kia Niro Hybrid built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA 17V159000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported October 3, 2017 by Kia Motors America
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.