Kia 2017-2022 Niro Recall: Fire Risk from Hydraulic Clutch Actuator
Kia recalls certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Plug-in Hybrid models due to risk of engine compartment fire from fluid leaking into the hydraulic clutch actuator.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fire increases the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid leaking into the hydraulic clutch actuator can cause an engine compartment fire, which poses a fire risk to the vehicle and occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80554-kia-2017-2022-niro-recall-fire-risk-from-hydraulic-clutch.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80554-kia-2017-2022-niro-recall-fire-risk-from-hydraulic-clutch · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V534000
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“Kia 2017-2022 Niro Recall: Fire Risk from Hydraulic Clutch Actuator.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80554-kia-2017-2022-niro-recall-fire-risk-from-hydraulic-clutch. Based on NHTSA recall #23V534000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V534000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fluid can leak into the hydraulic clutch actuator's printed circuit board, causing an engine compartment fire. This fire risk occurs during normal vehicle operation, potentially endangering occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle experiences a fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2022 Niro or 2018-2022 Plug-in Hybrid model. The recall was notified to owners via mail on December 29, 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a repair with a dealer.
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Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator and install a new fuse at no cost.
What NHTSA says to 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 5 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V534000 — Kia 2017-2022 Niro Recall: Fire Risk from Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Hello, I own a Kia 2017-2022 Niro Recall: Fire Risk from Hydraulic Clutch Actuator that is covered by recall 23V534000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V534000 (July 31, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.