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KNDCD3LD8J5139167 — 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Ex — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Ex

Lot #45470545 · VIN KNDCD3LD8J5139167

🇺🇸 IAAILeft RearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSoldAwaiting seller decision

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2018 Kia Niro, Left Rear, IAAI, VIN KNDCD3LD8J5139167 · photo 1 of 16

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Auction IAAI · Lot #45470545

Final bid4 650 USD29% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 15 921 USDRepair estimate: 14 222 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine549 394 ₴≈ 12 332 USD

1 · Auction price4 700 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 786 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 085 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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VIN KNDCD3LD8J5139167 history

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Jul 14, 2026

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4 650 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Kia Niro 2018

Official recalls

Hybrid Propulsion System
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.
Remedy: 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 contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC168.
NHTSA campaign: 18V666000
Hybrid Propulsion System
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.
Remedy: 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 number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign: 22V836000
Power Train
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign: 23V534000

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Ex

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