The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V159000·Announced 2017-03-10

Kia Recalls 2017 Niro Hybrid for Power Steering Connector Defect

Kia is recalling 2017 Niro Hybrid vehicles because a damaged steering connector may cause a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017 Niro Hybrid vehicles due to a defect in the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system. The affected vehicles may have a damaged MDPS connector, which can result in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

A loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 3, 2017.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
KIA NIRO HYBRID
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
135

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NIRO HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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