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2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid recalled due to fire risk

Stephen Edelstein

August 11, 2023

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Kia is recalling certain Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models due to an issue that could cause engine compartment fires.

The recall encompasses 121,411 vehicles, including 2017-2022 Niro Hybrid and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid models, according to recall documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Kia also made an all-electric version of this generation of Niro, a small number of which were recalled late in 2022 for a power system defect, but the issue this recall focuses on is specific to vehicles with combustion engines.

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In the affected vehicles, fluid may leak onto a printed circuit board in the hydraulic clutch actuator, causing a short circuit and, potentially, a fire in the engine compartment.

To remedy this issue, dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hydraulic clutch actuator, as well as install a new fuse, free of charge.

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Kia told the NHTSA it is unaware of any crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to this issue. Recall documents say the automaker became aware of the problem after a customer complaint of an illuminated dashboard warning light and problems starting a 2020 Niro Hybrid model. The recall population was then determined through production and supplier records.

The current recall does not affect the current-generation Kia Niro introduced for the 2023 model year. Like the previous generation, which first arrived in 2017, the 2023 Niro is offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric configurations. All three have funkier styling and have upped their efficiency compared to predecessors. However, price hikes over the previous-generation models make them a shakier value.

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