NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Kia Niro
The 2022 Kia Niro has 1 NHTSA recall and 23 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2022 Kia Niro. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
NHTSA #23V534000Reported July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.