Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V534000

Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-07-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V534000

Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
121,411
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-31
Owners notified
2023-12-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

11 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Kia Niro2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Kia Niro Phev2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.