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2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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17V159000

Steering · Electric Power Assist System

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

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

The fix — freeKia 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.

What was foundKia 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.

17V159000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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