A fire increases the risk of injury.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Internal — Clutches/Bands — Actuators/Solenoids

Date Announced
JUL 31, 2023
Vehicles Affected
121,411
Kia Recall #
SC276
NHTSA Campaign #
23V534000
Summary
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.
Actions
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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