Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 17V-159 · 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid
Kia Motors America recall 17V-159 covers 135 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia 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.
The risk
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kia 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 23, 2017 to January 11, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.