NHTSA Recall 23V534000: Actuators/solenoids (power train)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 121,411 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kia Niro.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V534000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC276 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › INTERNAL › CLUTCHES/BANDS › ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS |
| Report received | July 31, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V534000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Niro | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Kia Niro PHEV | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.