2018 KIA NIRO

3 recalls, 80 complaints - 136 TSBs

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

121,411 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

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 n... Read more

27,030 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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 contac... Read more

27,030 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Complaint Statistics

80 total complaints 6 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
SERVICE BRAKES	8
POWER TRAIN	8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	7
STEERING	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3

Incident date: Jun 27, 2026

The vehicle experienced a sudden powertrain failure while driving. A certified Kia dealership diagnostic scan confirmed active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P17ED (Engine Clutch System) and a physical hydraulic clutch fluid leak around the transmission housing area. These symptoms match the exact cr... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the manu... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2026

The vehicle just shut down as I exited. The power and gas pressure decreased. Pulled over to see if my hybrid battery was defective or drained. It wasn’t. A notification popped up and said “Hybrid Control System or Low Voltage DC/DC Converter, Contact dealer for service. Finally got it towed to... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2026

The Lexus TX 500h is equipped with a 6-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission, which is paired with the Lexus DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system. This setup utilizes a 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain to deliver 366 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. During many occasions, the transmiss... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the engine entered limp mode as a check engine light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 35 MPH as the contact was forced to restart the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal driv... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

• While driving, 2015 Honda Fit lost acceleration and stalled. Further attempts to drive showed engine would fail past 2000 rpm. • Failure occurred accelerating into traffic, risking collision. • The failure was diagnosed by Coggin Honda Orlando as an In - Tank Fuel Pump Low Pressure Remove an... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

Our office has received several notices for a recall on this vehicle regarding the Anti-lock Brake system module. The first notice was post marked 6/3/24 with recall code Z48/NHTSA 22V-426. The second notice was for a 94B/NHTSA 24V-838 recall postmarked 12-4-2024 and another employee took it in to a... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknown warning lights were suddenly illuminated, indicating that the engine was overheating. The message instructed the driver to shut off the vehicle immediately. The contact pulled over and turned off... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

The FRM module went bad. Lost signal lights, windows, headlights.

Incident date: May 1, 2019

This seat is part of Recall Campaign 24C-002 (Unintended Harness Release). I performed the manufacturer's approved remedy (installation of the fabric debris shield/cover) a few months ago. THE REMEDY HAS FAILED. despite the installation of the shield and ensuring the mechanism is clean, the harness... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2019

My truck is affected by GM’s engine block‑heater safety recall (NHTSA 21V‑496 / GM N212329840) addressing a risk of short circuit and potential engine‑compartment fire at the heater cord/terminal connection. GM’s interim action has been to remove/disable the block‑heater cord, which my d... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost drive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. There was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle w... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

Vehicle hesitates and starts to lose power and stall while driving. Toyota will not take action even though a recall has been issued and a letter in hand.

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V462000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist to install larger tires on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the tires were too big and could not be installed on the vehic... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2024

my power steering intermittently 'locks"Cannnot remove key from ignition.Car loses its data memory, time &date go haywire. A lot of times car wont start.I have taken it a few times to my mechanic. He has run scans, but all the codes are clear.This is the problem.He has checked the Battery&Altenator,... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2025

Unknown

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

The steering sticks in the middle when driving on the expressway in warmer weather. When trying to make slight adjustments when driving, the steering wheel sticks around the 12 o'clock position. I have not noticed this problem unless the weather is warmer (55 degrees and up).

Incident date: Jan 25, 2025

I own a 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5, which I purchased new in Colorado and moved to Virginia in 2004. I received a Toyota Limited Service Campaign Program notice in 2013 about excessive corrosion on the frame. Alexandria Toyota inspected the vehicle and applied a Corrosion-Resistant Compound to the fra... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2025

Incident date: Jan 6, 2025

Posed safety risks due to recalls. I do not feel safe driving two babies with posed fire risk due to open recalls. No current fix for over a year.

Incident date: Oct 30, 2024

Episode #2 'Near-death-Experience" Tuesday[XXX] Tesla Model X "Auto Steer" abruptly Stopped on [XXX] between 1.10PM - 1.15PM Sent a message to Tesla around 1.30pm, Exactly the same scenario happened on [XXX]. Coming from [XXX] going to [XXX] , after 10-15 seconds, car STOPPED abruptly. I do not kn... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2023

Multipurpose camera failure. Warnings appeared upon failure after being parked in the shade on a moderately warm day ~80 degrees. Warnings with chimes reappear after being cleared, causing distraction while driving. Safety systems are inoperable without expensive camera replacement. Systems disabled... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2024

Driving to work, about to merge onto the highway when my car beeped at me and several warning messages appeared on my dashboard: "Road departure mitigation system problem. See your dealer.; Low speed braking control problem. See your dealer.; Electric power steering system problem. Steering assist n... Read more

Incident date: Jun 25, 2024

My engine ceased without warning. I had to purchase a used engine for 16K and it just ceased without warning exactly the same way.

Incident date: Jun 25, 2024

Tv screen delaminated on its own

Incident date: Jun 25, 2024

Tv screen delaminated on its own

Incident date: May 8, 2024

The contact's fiancée owns a 2009 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering); however, a month after the recall repair, the vehicle lost power steering functionality while driving at an undisclosed speed. The dealer... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2024

The door locking on the Audi Q8 is consistently malfunctioning, indicating either open doors or locked doors that can still be opened. This poses an urgent safety risk as it increases the potential for theft and unauthorized access to the vehicle, jeopardizing the safety of occupants and their belon... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2024

Component that failed: Automatic Emergency Braking What happened: When traveling at night on an ice covered road, the car abruptly and erroneously engaged the automatic emergency braking which almost resulted in a crash. I was driving the vehicle using full manual mode and the car does not have a f... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the ignition switch was previously replaced. Additionally, the message "Check Stability System" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuse box and engine struts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The v... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2023

Back window shattered while driving south on [XXX] in Utah. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident date: Jul 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2023

Abs system continuously inoperable causing antilock system to not work and distracting driving due to alarm constantly chiming then resetting and then starting again

Incident date: Nov 23, 2023

The vehicle auto stop start function failed causing the vehicle to stall. Recall for previous known issue with this system has been performed. Vehicle has a brand new battery installed by Honda service at a Honda dealership. When outside temperature is below 10 degrees Fahrenheit intermittently at... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2024

When the engine is cold and temperature is Below freezing the car idles rough and burns oil

Incident date: Jan 9, 2024

Having issues with steering locking up and have to really pull other direction to break steering free. No accident, there is a recall on other models using same steering rack, but not on the Si model I own.

Incident date: Jan 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the hydraulic motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle wa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2018

My Escalade just started stalling like if it was going to shut off I took it to my mechanic and he told me it has the P0304 code which is cylinder 4 misfire which he hasn’t fix because it’s a internal engine problem

Incident date: Nov 14, 2023

Transmission failed on the freeway December 2021. I was suddenly unable to speed up or accelerate my car. Placed me, my passengers and other people on the freeway at serious risk. Many cars braked suddenly behind me and swerved out the way to prevent a car accident. Dealer at the service center deni... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V526000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufac... Read more

Incident date: Oct 13, 2023

I have purchased 3 tires through Amazon. 2 tires on February 14th 2023 and 1 tire on July 25th 2023. I have since replaced 2 tires due to them being defective. The latest tire purchased February 14th 2023 now has a bubble on the tire. All tires have been professionally installed and balanced. I woul... Read more

Incident date: Oct 13, 2023

Incident date: Oct 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and independently shut off while on the freeway. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard during the failure. The contact pulled to the side of the road ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 29, 2023

On 2 separate occasions, the cruise control set to 80 and suddenly decelerates. Very scary. Term being used in Tesla chat rooms is 'phantom breaking'.

Incident date: Mar 28, 2023

GM is pushing updates over the air that are permanently disabling the backup camera by damaging the camera control module. Not sure yet how long we’ll have to wait for the part. I’ve heard of many that have been waiting months. They should not be pushing out defective software when it takes ou... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V255000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The con... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 KIA NIRO

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6) (Front-Wheel Drive)	51.0	46.0	49.0	Regular	$1,250

CO2 Emissions: 183.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 KIA NIRO

136 manufacturer communications from 85 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	25
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	22
010000 STEERING	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
130000 VISIBILITY	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	3

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulleti

130000 VISIBILITY

138400 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR

160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: RANDOM MISFIRES/OVERHEATING DUE TO LOW COOLANT - This Pitstop provides information to help identify one cause of low coolant, random misfires, and/or possible overheating on some 2017-2022MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and 2018-2022MY Niro P

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop pro

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: NO START / NO DTC WITH KEY IGNITION - This Pitstop provides information to help troubleshoot a "no start" symptom on some 2017-2022MY Niro LX HEV (DE HEV) vehicles with standard 'key start' ignition. The 'Ready' icon on the instrum

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi

010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: ENGINE OVERHEATING IN NIRO HEV/PHEV - This Pitstop provides information to help troubleshoot an overheating symptom on some 2017-2022MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and 2018-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) which may exhibit coolant boiling in the

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

130000 VISIBILITY

PIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.

010000 STEERING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP/TECHNICAL OPERATIONS - SMOKE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED FOR EMISSIONS TESTING WITH HEV/PHEV MODELS - This Pitstop provides information to properly test the evaporative emissions system in all Kia 2011MY~ Hybrid (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 6-SPEED DOUBLE CLUTCH OR DCT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Double Clutch set or Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) assembly on some 2018-2019MY Niro (DE HEV, DE PHEV) vehicles,

350000 EQUIPMENT

010000 STEERING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

010000 STEERING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulle

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT FOR LEAN MISFIRE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the engine cylinder head on some 2017-2019MY Niro (DE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT FOR LEAN MISFIRE - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the engine cylinder head on some 2017-2019MY Niro (DE HEV/PHEV) vehicles produced from January 1, 2016 through November

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV/EV), Soul (PS

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ELECTRIC WATER PUMP INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA394) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and repair the Electric Water

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: ENGINE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP (EWP) CONNECTOR AND PIGTAIL ISSUES FOR DTC U045600 - This Pitstop provides information regarding DTC U045600 on some 2017-2020MY Niro (P/HEV) vehicles, which may set due to the EWP and/or harness connecto

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HEV/PHEV P0128 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECU) on some 2017-2019MY Niro (DE HEV/PHEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 thro

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi

010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBELE186_Rev1: SERVICE ACTION: ELECTRIC WATER PUMP INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA394) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and repair the

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE STRIKER AND OVER-SLAM ENHANCEMENT (SA399) - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the tailgate striker and over-slam bumpers to improve the closing of the tailgate on some 2018MY Niro (DE, DE PHEV) veh

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ELECTRIC WATER PUMP INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA394) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and repair the Electric Water Pump(s) (EWP) on some 2018-2019MY Niro (DE) HEV, PHEV, and EV vehicles produced between N

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TSBCHA098_R1: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSBFUE041: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: AIR FILTER KIT & NVLD REPLACEMENT (SA395) - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an evaporative leak test and replace the fuel tank air filter, and, if necessary, the natural vacuum le

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

TSBCHA098: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR GUIDE FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin provides the repair guide for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY Kia EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), whi

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSBELE185: SERVICE ACTION: DE HEV BMS DTC (P1B77) JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA393) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Body Control Module (BCM) on some Niro (DE HEV) vehicles, produced from July 9, 2018 th

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting ??A?A?in use performance tracking??A?A? emi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: MIL ON WITH DTC U029F00 - Some 2017-2019MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles may have a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC U029F00 (Lost Communication with Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Control Module ) active

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY - This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB -COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: COOLANT LEAK ? OBC INLET HOSE DETACHING (SA365) - This bulletin provides the procedure to install an onboard charger (OBC) quick disconnect spacer on some 2018-2019MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: UVO 3.0 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR BLACK SCREEN (SA366) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the UVO 3.0 (D-Audio) head unit on some 2018MY Stinger (CK) vehicles, produced from May 3, 2018 through

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: HYBRID HV BATTERY SOC GAUGE (PS581) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the State of Charge (SOC) gauge on all Kia Hybrid P/HEV) vehicles. Normal operation of the HEV SOC gauge is between 40-60%. This is to allow for rege

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TSB: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE COVER REPLACEMENT - This TSB has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all three (3) outside door handle covers (all except the front driver?s door) on some

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE COVER REPLACEMENT (SA361) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace three (3) outside door handle covers (right front, left rear, and right rear) on some 2017MY-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicle

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

PITSTOP - INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATOR UNIT (IBAU) HONK NOISE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) and Optima Plug-in/Hybrid (P/HEV) vehicles, which may exhibit an intermittent ?squeaking? and/or ?honki

130000 VISIBILITY

PITSTOP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - This Pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no co

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: BRAKE PEDAL FEEL LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA325/325A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Stability Control/Active H

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

020000 SUSPENSION

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (SA338) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear lower control arms and/or damaged wheel(s) on some

021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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KIA NIRO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA NIRO across all model years (2017, 2025).

15 Total Recalls

476 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

28 Reported Crashes

11 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

KIA NIRO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	1	View
2025	1	20	View
2024	1	13	View
2023	2	68	View
2022	1	40	View
2021	1	12	View
2020	1	50	View
2019	1	83	View
2018 (current)	3	80
2017	4	109	View

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SOUL	66	7,233	View
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SOUL EV	62	50	View

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