CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Transmission fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator. This can cause an electrical short, which may result in an engine compartment fire.
A fire in the engine compartment increases the risk of injury to occupants and others nearby. Owners should be aware of this risk and act on the recall as soon as possible.
The remedy is free at an authorized Kia dealer, where the hydraulic clutch actuator will be inspected and replaced as necessary and a new fuse will be installed. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. You can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Niro | 201720182019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Kia Niro Phev | 20182019202020212022 |