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Kia Niro I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

3 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 3
of 4 versions affected: 4
official RappelConso notices: 5

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
Hybride 141Hybrid · 141 hp Plug-in 141Hybrid · 141 hp	Recall: hydraulic clutch actuator, fire risk (hybrids)
e-Niro 136 (39 kWh)Electric · 136 hp e-Niro 204 (64 kWh)Electric · 204 hp	Recall: high-voltage battery safety plug (2021-2022 production) 2026 recall: battery monitoring (e-Niro)

Each campaign in detail

Recall: hydraulic clutch actuator, fire risk (hybrids)
Manufacturer recall
Worldwide recall covering the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) of hybrid and plug-in hybrid Niros: moisture can reach the connector or the electronic board and cause a short circuit, with a risk of fire. The HEV warning light may come on. The remedy consists of checking the actuator, replacing it if necessary and fitting a lower-rated fuse, free of charge. The NHTSA cites Niro Hybrid 2017-2022 and Plug-in 2018-2022 (campaign 23V534). Check that it has been carried out using the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Hybride 141, Plug-in 141
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Recall: high-voltage battery safety plug (2021-2022 production)
Manufacturer recall
A European recall (KBA 14845R) concerns Niros built between 20 July 2021 and 22 February 2022: the contact area of the high-voltage battery safety plug can show high electrical resistance, then overheat and melt, causing loss of propulsion or a fire. Have the serial number checked at Kia.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
e-Niro 136 (39 kWh), e-Niro 204 (64 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel Consommateur, Niro Voiture particulière Kia — RappelConso (new tab)
- Rappel : Kia Niro (2021 - 2022) électrique/hybride, incendie — car-recalls.eu (new tab)
2026 recall: battery monitoring (e-Niro)
Manufacturer recall
Recall of August 2026 for the first-generation e-Niro built from 19 May 2020 to 18 March 2022 (14,117 vehicles worldwide, including 11,331 in Europe): insufficient monitoring logic in the battery management system can increase the risk of fire. Remedy: battery management software update, with pack replacement if damage is found.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
e-Niro 136 (39 kWh), e-Niro 204 (64 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

26 June 2026 — En raison d'un défaut de fabrication, l'humidité peut pénétrer dans la carte de circuit imprimé (pcb) de l'actionneur d'embrayage hydraulique (hca). Cela peut provoquer un court-circuit, entraînant l'incendie du véhicule.
Models or references
Niro voiture particulière.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
18 June 2026 — L’unité de commande d’alimentation électrique (epcu) peut fuir le liquide de refroidissement à l’intérieur, ce qui peut entraîner une perte de puissance de conduite, ce qui crée un risque d’accident.
Models or references
Niro ev, soul ev voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
23 May 2025 — La zone de contact du connecteur femelle-femelle (f-f) de la fiche de sécurité de la batterie haute tension peut développer au fil du temps une résistance électrique élevée et, par conséquent, surchauffer et fondre. Cela peut entraîner une perte de propulsion ou un incendie.
Models or references
Niro voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Blessures|incendie
Official notice (new tab)
11 August 2023 — En raison de l’instabilité de la tension lors du démarrage du véhicule, le tableau de bord peut ne pas s’allumer. Il en résulte une défaillance du fonctionnement de l’écran, ce qui pourrait empêcher les conducteurs de voir des indicateurs importants du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Niro hev sportage sportage hev voiture particulière équipée d’un moteur hybride rechargeable
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
1 December 2021 — Le circuit ouvert de la barre de bus générant un dysfonctionnement du véhicule produisant un dtc. La barre de bus est la grande prise qui est fixée par des vis sur l’ordinateur d’injection (ecu) la prise desserre peut entraîner des défauts d’injection, d’où le risque d’émission de pollution à l’échappement.
Models or references
Soul ev (sk3) niro ev (de) circuit ouvert du bar de bus
Risk
Environnement
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Hyundai Ioniq I	3	1	4.5/5
Hyundai Kona I	1	1	4.0/5
Toyota C-HR I	0	2	4.5/5
Kia XCeed I	2	0	not rated
Nissan Leaf II (ZE1, 2017-2024)	1	3	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Niro I had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the Kia Niro I: Recall: hydraulic clutch actuator, fire risk (hybrids) ; Recall: high-voltage battery safety plug (2021-2022 production) ; 2026 recall: battery monitoring (e-Niro).

Which versions of the Kia Niro I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Kia Niro I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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