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Kia · United States · Crit

Kia Niro: Hybrid propulsion system

Affects Kia Niro · 2017–2018 — about 27K vehicles.

The hazard

Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational