KIANiro
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2020 KIA Niro recalls
There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.
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Most-mentioned components
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS · 1
Campaign 23V534000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Clutches/Bands › Actuators/Solenoids
Jul 7, 2025
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.
Risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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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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