Kia Niro Recalls (2017-2025)
The Kia Niro has been the subject of 7 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2017 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the hybrid propulsion system, electrical system, and seats.
The Kia Niro scores 79 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 57% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 43% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 7 campaigns span 9 model years of the Kia Niro. The single largest affected 121,411 vehicles, over power train. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Niro problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia Niro may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia Niro recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia Niro recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Kia Niro Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Kia Niro, involving the electrical system and seats.
2024 Kia Niro Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 Kia Niro, involving the electrical system and seats.
2023 Kia Niro Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2023 Kia Niro, involving the electrical system and seats.
2018 Kia Niro Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2018 Kia Niro, involving the hybrid propulsion system and power train.
2017 Kia Niro Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2017 Kia Niro, involving the hybrid propulsion system, power train, and steering.
Every Kia Niro recall in detail
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023-2025 Kia Niro
- Vehicles in this recall
- 80,255
- Reported
- Jan 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 27, 2025
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
NHTSA campaign number 25V024000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2017-2022 Kia Niro
- Vehicles in this recall
- 121,411
- Reported
- Jul 31, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 29, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
NHTSA campaign number 23V534000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023 Kia Niro
- Vehicles in this recall
- 108,936
- Reported
- Apr 26, 2023
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA campaign number 23V298000.
Hybrid Propulsion System
- Affected years
- 2017-2018 Kia Niro
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27,030
- Reported
- Nov 11, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 9, 2023
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 22V836000.
Hybrid Propulsion System
- Affected years
- 2017-2018 Kia Niro
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27,030
- Reported
- Sep 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 23, 2018
Defect: 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.
Risk: The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V666000.
Hybrid Propulsion System
- Affected years
- 2017 Kia Niro
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27,029
- Reported
- Apr 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 15, 2018
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC163.
NHTSA campaign number 18V257000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2017 Kia Niro
- Vehicles in this recall
- 135
- Reported
- Mar 10, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 3, 2017
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.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 17V159000.
Common questions about Kia Niro recalls
- Does the Kia Niro have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on record for the Kia Niro across the 2017 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the hybrid propulsion system, electrical system, and seats.
- How many times has the Kia Niro been recalled?
- The Kia Niro has 7 recall campaigns from the 2017 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia Niro recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the power train, affecting 121,411 vehicles. A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Which Kia Niro model year has the most recalls?
- The 2017 Kia Niro has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia Niro has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.