Kia Recall 22V836000: Hybrid Propulsion System

NHTSA recall 22V836000 · announced November 11, 2022 · filed by Kia America, Inc. · 27,030 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Kia Niro
• 2018 Kia Niro

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.