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NHTSARecalled Jul 31, 2023 · #23V534000

Engine Compartment Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A fire increases the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Engine Compartment Fire
  • 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice