2022 Kia Niro Phev | 2019 Kia Niro Phev | 2018 Kia Niro Phev | 2017 Kia Niro | 2020 Kia Niro Phev | 2021 Kia Niro Phev | 2018 Kia Niro | 2019 Kia Niro | 2020 Kia Niro | 2021 Kia Niro | 2022 Kia Niro — Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids
Published August 1, 2023 · Recall initiated: July 31, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V534000, published August 1, 2023 and initiated July 31, 2023. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2022 Kia Niro Phev | 2019 Kia Niro Phev | 2018 Kia Niro Phev | 2017 Kia Niro | 2020 Kia Niro Phev | 2021 Kia Niro Phev | 2018 Kia Niro | 2019 Kia Niro | 2020 Kia Niro | 2021 Kia Niro | 2022 Kia Niro — Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- NIRO PHEV
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2019 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2018 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2017 KIA NIRO | 2020 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2021 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2018 KIA NIRO | 2019 KIA NIRO | 2020 KIA NIRO | 2021 KIA NIRO | 2022 KIA NIRO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Kia Niro Phev | 2019 Kia Niro Phev | 2018 Kia Niro Phev | 2017 Kia Niro | 2020 Kia Niro Phev | 2021 Kia Niro Phev | 2018 Kia Niro | 2019 Kia Niro | 2020 Kia Niro | 2021 Kia Niro | 2022 Kia Niro — Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V534000 on August 1, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: NIRO PHEV.