2018 Kia Niro
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Kia Niro is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2018 Kia Niro at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Kia Niro recalls 3
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2018. Owners may conta…
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall …
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2018 Kia Niro MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2018 Kia Niro worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Kia Niro costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Kia Niro trims & engines on record
2018 Kia Niro vehicles on record
2018 Kia Niro FE (HEV), LX (HEV)KNDCB3LC8J5108191
2018 Kia Niro FE (HEV), LX (HEV)KNDCB3LC1J5132039
2018 Kia Niro EX Premium (PHEV), Graphite Edition (HEV)KNDCC3LC3J5177920
2018 Kia Niro TOURING (HEV), EX Premium (HEV)KNDCE3LC0J5179876
2018 Kia Niro FE (HEV), LX (HEV)KNDCB3LCXJ5132282
2018 Kia Niro TOURING (HEV), EX Premium (HEV)KNDCE3LC7J5142789
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2018 Kia Niro — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Kia Niro have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Niro. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Kia Niro get?
The 2018 Kia Niro has a U.S. EPA estimate of 49 mpg combined (51 city / 46 highway).
How much is a 2018 Kia Niro worth?
Comparable 2018 Kia Niro listings run roughly $17,599–$23,640, typically around $20,524 (from 5 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.