2018 Kia Niro Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 23V534000
RECALL DATE: 2023-08-01
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.
CONSEQUENCES
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
NOTES
Kia America, Inc.
