NHTSA recall 23V534000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Clutches/bands › Actuators/solenoids
KIA Niro and 1 more
Reported Jul 31, 2023121,411 vehicles affectedKia America, Inc.Maker’s number SC276
The 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.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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.