Recall 23V534000: 2017–2022 Kia Niro, 2018–2022 Kia Niro Phev
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 31, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 121,411
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Kia Niro
- 2018 Kia Niro
- 2019 Kia Niro
- 2020 Kia Niro
- 2021 Kia Niro
- 2022 Kia Niro
- 2018 Kia Niro Phev
- 2019 Kia Niro Phev
- 2020 Kia Niro Phev
- 2021 Kia Niro Phev
- 2022 Kia Niro Phev
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V534000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC276
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 29, 2023
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology