Kia Niro Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid Recall R/2019/167: A Reduction Of Contact Pressure On The Main Relays Causes Heat Build Up In The Main Power…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 May 2019
- Launched
- 5,021
- vehicles in the UK
- 181123
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Niro Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid vehicles built between 1 November 2016 and 19 September 2017. A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA). The dealer will replace the main relays and inspect the PRA for heat damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A REDUCTION OF CONTACT PRESSURE ON THE MAIN RELAYS CAUSES HEAT BUILD UP IN THE MAIN POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY. Defect: A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA) Remedy: Replace the main relays and inspect the PRA for heat damage. If PRA shows signs of heat damage replace the complete unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build up in the main power relay assembly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the main relays and inspect the PRA for heat damage.
Are You Affected?
Niro Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid built between 1 November 2016 and 19 September 2017 may be included. Kia estimates 5,021 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 181123 or the DVSA reference R/2019/167. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niro Hybrid, Plug-In HybridBurrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can cause damage to the oil seal | Urgent | R/2018/207 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2018/246 on 11 Sep 2018, for fuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time. The one launched after it was R/2019/259 on 5 Aug 2019, for the forward collision avoidance assist may fail to identify stationary vehicles. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Niro recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/167, launched 28 May 2019. 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.