NHTSA recall 23V-534 (23V534000)
power train recall reported July 31, 2023 - about 121,411 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V534000
- Also written as
- 23V-534
- Manufacturer number
- SC276
- Reported
- July 31, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~121,411
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-534 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.