KIA Niro (2017): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 18V257000 · Apr 20, 2018 · Kia Motors America
27,029
vehicles affected
27,029
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V257000
- Date
- Apr 20, 2018
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 27,029
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V257000?
1 model: Kia Niro (2017), about 27,029 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V257000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.