Recall 23V534000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Report Date
20230731
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Affected Vehicles
11 models
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 Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | KIA | NIRO |
| 2018 | KIA | NIRO |
| 2018 | KIA | NIRO PHEV |
| 2019 | KIA | NIRO |
| 2019 | KIA | NIRO PHEV |
| 2020 | KIA | NIRO |
| 2020 | KIA | NIRO PHEV |
| 2021 | KIA | NIRO |
| 2021 | KIA | NIRO PHEV |
| 2022 | KIA | NIRO |
| 2022 | KIA | NIRO PHEV |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.