2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Recalls

1 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

NHTSA Recall 17V159000

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Recall date: 2017-03-10

Defect Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Safety Risk

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.