2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Recall: Affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)…
NHTSA campaign 17V159000 · Steering · filed Mar 10, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
The risk
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Niro Hybrid | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V159000 (manufacturer number SC145). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.