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Kia main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

NHTSA campaign 18V-666 · Reported September 25, 2018 · 27,030 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Niro
VEHICLES AFFECTED
27,030
REMEDY
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia Motors America reported a problem with the hybrid propulsion system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

WHY IT MATTERS

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-666.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017–2018Kia Niro

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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