Kia Niro recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls naming the Kia Niro, launched from 2018 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Kia Niro recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 6
- 2018 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 2 March 2025
- R/2025/059
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Kia Niro recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Kia Niro HCA Fuse Replacement
R/2025/059, launched 2 March 2025
Defect: The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Remedy: Check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA the connector and reduced amperage fuse. If no related DTC are recorded fit reduced amperage fuse only.
Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 Gear Drive Unit Recall
R/2024/276, launched 30 August 2024, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the EV9
Defect: On affected vehicles due to Improper torque applied to the Gear Drive Unit during assembly by the differential gear supplier they may exhibit a grinding noise while driving which can result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the Gear Drive Unit will be replaced.
Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 Driveshaft Recall
R/2024/163, launched 11 April 2024. Also covers the EV6
Defect: On affected vehicles an improperly treated driveshaft may break under load resulting in the loss of drive
Remedy: On affected vehicles the driveshaft will be replaced
A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors
R/2023/211, launched 21 July 2023, 6,996 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Sportage
Defect: A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors.
Remedy: The software of the digital instrument cluster of your vehicle must be upgraded.
A REDUCTION OF CONTACT PRESSURE ON THE MAIN RELAYS CAUSES HEAT BUILD UP IN THE MAIN POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY.
R/2019/167, launched 28 May 2019, 5,021 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Plug-In Hybrid
Defect: A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA)
Remedy: Replace the main relays and inspect the PRA for heat damage. If PRA shows signs of heat damage replace the complete unit
BURRS IN THE INNER HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ACTUATOR HOUSING CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE OIL SEAL
R/2018/207, launched 14 August 2018, 5,012 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Plug-In Hybrid
Defect: Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can damage the oil seal causing oil to leak and accumulate in the phase cap. The HEV warning light will be displayed on the dashboard.An electrical short may occur which could result in a fire risk.
Remedy: Inspect and repair or replace actuator
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Kia Niro, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Kia dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.