Model year record

2020 Kia Niro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 84 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
Engine	15	958 mi
Electrical system	14	—
Power train	10	27,500 mi
Unknown or other	10	—
Service brakes	7	46,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	70,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	4	—
Visibility/wiper	4	—
Back over prevention	3	62,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	3	—
Fuel/propulsion system	3	—
Air bags	2	—
Hybrid propulsion system	2	110,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	1	—
Seats	1	60,000 mi
Traction control system	1	30,000 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 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.