The 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.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Niro | 2017 |
Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | 2017 | 82 | 4 |
Other hybrid propulsion system recalls in 2018
11 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the hybrid propulsion system; Kia Motors America filed 82 campaigns in all.
| 18V740000 19 Oct 2018 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 18V704000 5 Oct 2018 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 18V684000 4 Oct 2018 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 18V666000 25 Sept 2018 | Kia Motors America |
| 18V397000 14 Jun 2018 | General Motors LLC |
| 18V260000 24 Apr 2018 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 18V215000 4 Apr 2018 | Zero Motorcycles Inc. |
| 18V166000 12 Mar 2018 | Hyundai Motor America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018