Kia Niro Recall R/2025/059: Kia Niro HCA Fuse Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 51,667
- vehicles in the UK
- 231113
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Niro vehicles built between 26 October 2015 and 16 June 2022. The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. The dealer will check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA the connector and reduced amperage fuse. You won't usually pay for it.1
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia Niro HCA Fuse Replacement Defect: 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. Remedy: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
The Fix
The dealer will check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA the connector and reduced amperage fuse.
Are You Affected?
Niro built between 26 October 2015 and 16 June 2022 may be included. Kia estimates 51,667 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.
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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 231113 or the DVSA reference R/2025/059. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV6Kia EV6 HV battery cell misalignment | Urgent | R/2026/309 | |
| 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 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto EGR valve | Urgent | R/2024/317 | |
| SorentoThe PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire | Urgent | R/2022/343 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2025/058 on 2 Mar 2025, for kia Ceed PHEV HCA fuse replacement. The one launched after it was R/2025/115 on 1 Apr 2025, for kia EV9 seat mounting bolts. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Niro recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/059, launched 2 March 2025. 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.