Kia Niro Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid Recall R/2018/207: Burrs In The Inner Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Housing Can Cause Damage To The Oil Seal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 5,012
- vehicles in the UK
- 181032
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Niro Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid vehicles built between 1 November 2016 and 11 September 2017. Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can damage the oil seal causing oil to leak and accumulate in the phase cap. The dealer will inspect and repair or replace actuator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can damage the oil seal causing oil to leak and accumulate in the phase cap. The HEV warning light will be displayed on the dashboard.An electrical short may occur which could result in a fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BURRS IN THE INNER HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ACTUATOR HOUSING CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE OIL SEAL Defect: Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can damage the oil seal causing oil to leak and accumulate in the phase cap. The HEV warning light will be displayed on the dashboard.An electrical short may occur which could result in a fire risk. Remedy: Inspect and repair or replace actuator
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause oil to leak and accumulate in the phase cap.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and repair or replace actuator.
Are You Affected?
Niro Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid built between 1 November 2016 and 11 September 2017 may be included. Kia estimates 5,012 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 181032 or the DVSA reference R/2018/207. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| EV6Kia EV6 HV battery cell misalignment | Urgent | R/2026/309 | |
| NiroKia Niro HCA fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2025/059 | |
| Ceed PHEVKia Ceed PHEV HCA fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2025/058 | |
| Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF, Picanto SA and 5 moreKia HECU fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2024/465 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2018/123 on 13 Jun 2018, for high voltage battery system may malfunction and cause a sudden loss of power. The one launched after it was R/2018/246 on 11 Sep 2018, for fuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Niro recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/207, launched 14 August 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.