Kia 2017 Niro Hybrid: Steering Assist Loss Risk
Kia recalls 2017 Niro hybrids with potential loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk at low speeds. Owners must have motor replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2017 Niro hybrid vehicles that may have a damaged power steering connector. This could require more steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226143-kia-2017-niro-hybrid-steering-assist-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226143-kia-2017-niro-hybrid-steering-assist-loss-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V159000
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“Kia 2017 Niro Hybrid: Steering Assist Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226143-kia-2017-niro-hybrid-steering-assist-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V159000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V159000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering connector may be damaged, causing loss of electric power steering assistance. This requires more steering effort, especially at low speeds, which could increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Kia Niro hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers with the damaged connector face higher steering effort, particularly at low speeds.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 model year Niro hybrid vehicles. The recall began April 3, 2017, and applies to vehicles with a damaged power steering connector.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free replacement.
Have Dealer Replace Motor
Dealers will replace the Motor Driven Power Steering motor at no cost once you confirm your vehicle is affected.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V159000 (October 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.