2017–2022 KIA Niro, KIA Niro Phev: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 23V534000 · 121K units potentially affected · filed Jul 31, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V534000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC276
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
- Units affected
- 121,411
- Report received
- Jul 31, 2023
- Owner letters
- Dec 29, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Niro 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- KIA Niro Phev 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022