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- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A hybrid propulsion component in these vehicles, the Main Relay inside the Power Relay Assembly, may have poor connections between its contacts. This can increase electrical resistance and cause the rear seats to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
This recall supersedes an earlier recall, 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under that previous recall must have the new remedy completed as well. Dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly and replace either the assembly or the Main Relay, as needed, at no cost to you.
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website for any open recalls and schedule the free repair at an authorized Kia dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Niro | 20172018 |
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