Vehicle recall R/2019/167

Kia Niro recall: A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build up in the main power relay assembly.

DVSA recall R/2019/167 names the Kia Niro and Kia Plug-IN Hybrid. It was launched 28 May 2019. It covers vehicles built 1 November 2016 to 19 September 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/167
Launched: 28 May 2019
Issued by: KIA
Manufacturer reference: 181123
Vehicles: DVSA lists 5,021 on each model line

What can go wrong

A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA)

The fix

Replace the main relays and inspect the PRA for heat damage. If PRA shows signs of heat damage replace the complete unit

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 5,021. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Kia Niro (NIRO HYBRID)	1 November 2016 to 19 September 2017	5,021
Kia Plug-IN Hybrid	1 November 2016 to 19 September 2017	5,021

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2018/207 Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can cause damage to the oil seal 14 August 2018, Kia Niro
R/2023/121 A potential coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) could cause a loss of power whilst driving. 5 May 2023, Kia Soul, Kia Niro
R/2023/211 A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors 21 July 2023, Kia Sportage, Kia Niro
R/2024/163 Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 Driveshaft Recall 11 April 2024, Kia EV6, Kia Niro
R/2024/276 Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 Gear Drive Unit Recall 30 August 2024, Kia Niro
R/2025/059 Kia Niro HCA Fuse Replacement 2 March 2025, Kia Niro

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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