2018 KIA NIRO Fuelpropulsion System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2018 KIA NIRO
2 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KIA NIRO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
hybrid battery warning paid out of pocket for towing, car still at the dealership, loss of income and wages, been treated with awful customer services, and paying out of pocket. Car went in on June 25
Fire warning recall notice issued in July 2023. Follow up with both Kia and with Kia dealership that I purchased the vehicle from still says that there is no fix to this problem. 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, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. With the potential of a fire risk while driving, why is the manufacturer not required to remedy this situation in a more timely manner. It has been over 6 months since the recall was issued yet the manufacturer is allowed to continue producing vehicles but not required to repair those vehicles that may be affected and cause significant risks to the driver at potentially other property. NHTSA should mandate inspection and repairs of recalled vehicles which should take a priority...
Other 2018 KIA NIRO Problem Areas
Electrical System
15 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Power Train
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint