Clutches/bands: actuators/solenoidsRecall 23V-534 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 23V-534 covers 121,411 Kia vehicles for a clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids problem, reported to NHTSA on July 31, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V534000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10,709 vehicles were listed as unreachable.