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2018 Kia Niro Fe

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

4.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,457

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023423 · manufacturer campaign RS183

1 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Niro 2017–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, fluid could leak onto the printed circuit board for the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA). If this happens, the circuit board could short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA), and replace it if necessary. The technician will also install a new fuse for the HCA to reduce the risk of a fire.

13,037 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018537 · manufacturer campaign RC119

28 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: Niro 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the main relay contacts in the Power Relay Assembly located underneath the rear seat may have an inadequate connection. This could increase electrical resistance and generate heat, increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly for signs of thermal damage. If no thermal damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If signs of thermal damage exist, the Power Relay Assembly will be replaced. Note: This problem may cause the Illumination of the HEV warning light while driving and/or an inability to start the vehicle.

1,039 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 93% of 41 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
110 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Kia Niro Fe have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Kia Niro Fe. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Kia Niro Fe get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Kia Niro Fe at 4.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 110 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Kia Niro Fe for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,457 in fuel, producing roughly 2,171 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.