Active Safety RecallKia SC276NHTSA 23V-534
Kia Niro Drivetrain Recall Drivetrain Recall · 2017–2022
Kia has issued 1 drivetrain safety recall covering certain 2017–2022 Niro vehicles. 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 fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 23V-534Niro · 2017–2022
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2017–2022 Niro
Model years 2017–2022 are covered by these campaigns. Other Niro model years are not part of this recall — see the Niro recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 23V-534 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this drivetrain issue on Niro. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 23V-534 (Kia SC276)31/07/2023
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Internal: Clutches/bands: Actuators/solenoids
What happened: 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 free 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.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 23V-534 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC276 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Drivetrain Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Niro before the drivetrain recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (23V-534) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2017–2022 Kia Niro vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 23V-534). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Niro. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 23V-534 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 23V-534.