2017–2022 Kia Niro & Kia Niro Phev Powertrain / Transmission Recall 23V534000 (Kia SC276)
NHTSA recall 23V534000 (Kia recall SC276) covers about 121,411 2017–2022 Kia Niro & Kia Niro Phev vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jul 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V534000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids)
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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Dec 29, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Kia recall number SC276
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V534000 as SC276. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SC276 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | 2017–2022 | — |
| Kia Niro Phev | 2018–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 31, 2023
- Owner notification
- Dec 29, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 23V534000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V534000 is open, call any Kia dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V534000 or SC276). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V534000?
NHTSA recall 23V534000 (Kia recall SC276) covers about 121,411 2017–2022 Kia Niro & Kia Niro Phev vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jul 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V534000?
NHTSA's record for 23V534000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fire increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V534000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kia dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V534000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 29, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Kia recall number for 23V534000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SC276. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SC276) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V534000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V534000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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