Kia Niro recall: Kia Niro HCA Fuse Replacement
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Kia dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The 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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 1,380 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 3,148 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 3,864 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 1,592 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 1,734 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 1,153 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 3,876 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 9,002 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 6,753 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 7,079 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 1,199 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 6,357 |
| Niro | 26 Oct 2015 | 16 Jun 2022 | 4,530 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 2 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.