2017-2022 Kia Niro and Kia Niro PHEV recall: actuators/solenoids
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 31, 2023. It covers about 121,411 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 121,411
- reported
- Jul 31, 2023
- owners notified
- Dec 29, 2023
- related complaints
- 99
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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 number 23V534000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 99 complaints about transmission problems.
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Questions about recall 23V534000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2022 Kia Niro and Kia Niro PHEV actuators/solenoids?
Yes. Recall 23V534000, reported on July 31, 2023, covers about 121,411 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V534000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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