NHTSA recall campaign
23V534000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.Reported2023-07-31Affected121,411 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →