KIA NIRO 2018: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V836000

Make Model Year
KIA NIRO 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-09 2022-11-11 2022-11-14

Production Dates: 2016-11-01 - 2017-09-11

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC256

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27030

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. 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.

Consequence

Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

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.nhtsa.gov.