Model year record

2019 Kia Niro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 121 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	28	54,700 mi
Electrical system	19	—
Engine	15	75,000 mi
Service brakes	15	93,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	10	6,140 mi
Unknown or other	8	1,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling	6	118,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	4	—
Steering	4	—
Air bags	2	—
Back over prevention: warnings	2	—
Vehicle speed control	2	—
Wheels	2	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	1	100 mi
Seats	1	—
Structure: body	1	—

The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2020 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.