Does the 2018 Kia Niro Phev have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Kia Niro Phev, the most recent reported on July 31, 2023 (Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Kia Niro Phev?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (6 complaints), followed by engine (4).

How many 2018 Kia Niro Phev complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Kia Niro Phev recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia Niro Phev.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Kia Niro Phev recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids

NHTSA campaign 23V534000 · reported July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 121,411 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train6
Engine4
Electrical system2
Structure2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 1, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
Year/Make/Model: 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid Mileage at time of incident: approximately 69,000 Component: Hybrid Propulsion System / Powertrain My 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid has experienced five recurring "Hybrid System Failure — Turn Off Engine" errors occurring without warning while the vehicle was being operated. Each…

Feb 20, 2024 · Electrical system
I received KIA letter about the recall SC276 for HCA issue around 1/15/24. I brought my 2018 Kia Niro PHEV to Kia Dealer in San Jose. They inspected and concluded that the vehicle is safe with the recall SC276. However, they did not replace the fuse as stated in Kia's recall instructions. Ten days later, I was on the…

Jan 10, 2024 · Forward collision avoidance
I was driving myself and two passengers on a highway at night in the rain. I was using the adaptive cruise control and was maintaining speed when i went through a puddle and I think the car hydroplaned a little. A warning sign flashed up on the dash that said something towards "deactivating cruise control" - i am not…

Jan 2, 2024 · Engine
In July 2023, Kia identified a defect that can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving; namely that the printed circuit board in the hydraulic clutch actuator may become contaminated with fluid and lead to an electrical short circuit. To date, there is still no remedy available. I am filing this…

Nov 16, 2023 · Power train
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of…

Niro Phev model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2018	1	13	1
2019	1	26	0
2020	1	5	0
2021	1	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2018 Kia Niro Phev have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Kia Niro Phev, the most recent reported on July 31, 2023 (Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Kia Niro Phev?: Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (6 complaints), followed by engine (4).
How many 2018 Kia Niro Phev complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 1, 2026.