Roland Preston|Kia recall: Over 120,000 Niro, Niro EV cars recalled for risk of engine compartment fire

2025-05-05 11:59:01source:Charles H. Sloancategory:My

Kia America Inc. is Roland Prestonrecalling certain Niro and Niro Plug-in hybrid vehicles after it was found that a fluid leak may result in an engine compartment fire.

Over 120,000 vehicles are affected by the recall: 2017-2022 Kia Niro and 2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrids. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

Owners of the affected vehicles will receive a notification letter, which is expected to be mailed Sept. 29. Kia dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge.

What's under recall:Check out USA TODAY's recall database

‘Park outside and away from structures'Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 vehicles for fire risk

You can reach Kia's customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC276.

You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or through the agency's website.

More:My

Recommend

Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX’s Starbase site into a Texas city

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — SpaceXis launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city. B

Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings. Some say more is needed after Lewiston killings

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Barely four years before a gunman’s deadly rampage in Maine, a state that is

Hailey Bieber calls pregnancy rumors 'disheartening'

Hailey Bieber is sharing how "disheartening" pregnancy rumors can be in a new interview with GQ.The