Kia Niro reliability
The Kia Niro fails its MOT about as often as most cars up to 5 years old: 12% of 31,398 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
6 DVSA recalls for the Kia Niro
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Kia Niro HCA Fuse Replacement
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalled models: Niro · 1,380 vehicles
Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 Gear Drive Unit Recall
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.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the Gear Drive Unit will be replaced.
Recalled models: Niro SG2 · 3 vehicles
Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 Driveshaft Recall
On affected vehicles an improperly treated driveshaft may break under load resulting in the loss of drive
Fix: On affected vehicles the driveshaft will be replaced
Recalled models: Niro SG2 · 583 vehicles
A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors
A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors.
Fix: The software of the digital instrument cluster of your vehicle must be upgraded.
Recalled models: NIRO HEV · 6,996 vehicles
A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build up in the main power relay assembly.
A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA)
Fix: Replace the main relays and inspect the PRA for heat damage. If PRA shows signs of heat damage replace the complete unit
Recalled models: NIRO HYBRID · 5,021 vehicles
Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can cause damage to the oil seal
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.
Fix: Inspect and repair or replace actuator
Recalled models: NIRO HYBRID · 5,012 vehicles
Checking a Kia Niro before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.