--- title: "Recall: 2017 KIA Niro Leaking Clutch" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2017-kia-niro-leaking-clutch/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff" published: "2018-06-01T13:13:50+00:00" modified: "2025-07-23T15:21:12+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/12991_2018_Niro-HERO-640x354.jpg" --- # Recall: 2017 KIA Niro Leaking Clutch By Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff Published: 2018-06-01T13:13:50+00:00 Updated: 2025-07-23T15:21:12+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![]()KIA is recalling 2017 KIA Niro SUVs for an issue with the clutch inner seal leaking which could lead to an electrical short. [NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V257000]() **Manufacturer** Kia Motors America **Components** HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM **Potential Number of Units Affected**27,029 **Summary** Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short. **Remedy** Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC163. **Notes** 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. ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2017-kia-niro-leaking-clutch/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2017-kia-niro-leaking-clutch/" }, "author": { "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/38bee4cf175c90f0da792cb170290a6c" }, "headline": "Recall: 2017 KIA Niro Leaking Clutch", "datePublished": "2018-06-01T13:13:50+00:00", "dateModified": "2025-07-23T15:21:12+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2017-kia-niro-leaking-clutch/" }, "wordCount": 170, "commentCount": 0, "publisher": { "@id": 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