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The power relay assembly tested by Kia is located underneath the rear seat, but a bad connection between the main relay contacts can cause increased electrical resistance that generates heat.
Don’t let anyone tell you that the Niro comes with seat heaters in the back row.
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mall number of Niro CUVs need new power steering connectors. Kia is recalling 135 model year 2017 Niro crossover SUVs that can lose power steering due to damaged motor driven power steering connectors.
This is a small recall, but affected owners shouldn’t wait to get it resolved when the recall starts on April 7, 2017.
keep reading article "A Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering for Certain Niro CUVs"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.