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Kia Niro safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Kia Niro since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Kia Niro. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2018 to 2025
  • Most recent 2 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/059
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 6 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2024 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Kia Niro?

Not every Kia Niro is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Kia Niro recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2018 to 2026

2024 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Kia Niro safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’18 1
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 2
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Kia Niro recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Kia Niro HCA Fuse Replacement

Launched 2 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/059 Manufacturer ref. 231113

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.
Vehicles affected
51,667 Niro vehicles
Built
26 Oct 2015 to 16 Jun 2022

2024 2 recalls

Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 Gear Drive Unit Recall

Launched 30 August 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/276 Manufacturer ref. 241054

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.
Vehicles affected
3 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Nov 2022 to 19 Jul 2023
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“NIRO SG2”

Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 Driveshaft Recall

Launched 11 April 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/163 Manufacturer ref. 241022 EV6 / 241021 Niro SG2

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
Vehicles affected
583 Niro vehicles
Built
27 Jun 2023 to 28 Jul 2023
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“NIRO SG2”

2023 1 recall

A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors

Launched 21 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/211 Manufacturer ref. 230S15/231025

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.
Vehicles affected
6,996 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Sept 2022 to 22 Mar 2023
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“NIRO HEV”

2019 1 recall

A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build up in the main power relay assembly.

Launched 28 May 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/167 Manufacturer ref. 181123

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
Vehicles affected
5,021 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2016 to 19 Sept 2017
Also covers
  • Plug-IN Hybrid
DVSA lists it as
“NIRO HYBRID”

2018 1 recall

Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can cause damage to the oil seal

Launched 14 August 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/207 Manufacturer ref. 181032

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
Vehicles affected
5,012 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2016 to 11 Sept 2017
Also covers
  • Plug-IN Hybrid
DVSA lists it as
“NIRO HYBRID”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Kia Niro. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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