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2021 KIA NIRO PHEV

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 35 TSBs

23V534000 Jul 31, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
121,411 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 11, 2023
Incident date: Jul 21, 2023
After driving through Lake Alfred and getting on I-4 heading NE bound toward Orlando, I noticed a very loud noise. I drove to the next exit a few miles down the road (the car seemed to handle fine), Exit 55 at Davenport FL. On the exit ramp, I began to smell burning rubber. After pulling over int... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 KIA NIRO PHEV

35 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
010000 STEERING1
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
270000 LANE DEPARTURE1
TSB_ELE303_R2 Feb 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
TSB_ELE324 Dec 11, 2023
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC U134100 - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Control Module (ECM) software logic on certain 2021-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) vehicles equipped with 1.6
TSB_ELE324 Dec 11, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC U134100 - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Control Module (ECM) software logic on certain 2021-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) vehicles equipped with 1.6
TSB_ELE324 Dec 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC U134100 - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Control Module (ECM) software logic on certain 2021-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) vehicles equipped with 1.6
TSB_ELE320 Dec 7, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an inaccurat
TSB_ELE320 Dec 7, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an inaccurat
TSB_ELE320 Dec 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an inaccurat
TSB_ELE314 Oct 5, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page
TSB_ELE251_R1 Jul 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR KIA ACCESS APP MISSING ODOMETER READING (SA493) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated
TSB_CLI049_R1 Jun 26, 2023
138400 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulleti
TSB_CLI049_R1 Jun 26, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulleti
TSB_CLI049_R1 Jun 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulleti
TSB_BOD314 May 31, 2023
171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_BOD314 May 31, 2023
163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_BOD314 May 31, 2023
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_BOD314 May 31, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_TRA046_R3 Nov 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis
TSB_ENG219_R1 Sep 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform
TSB_ENG219_R1 Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform
TSB_ELE209_R3 Aug 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The
PS672_R1 Aug 10, 2022
220000 SEATS
PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informatio
PS672_R1 Aug 10, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informatio
PS730 May 19, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP: RANDOM MISFIRES/OVERHEATING DUE TO LOW COOLANT - This Pitstop provides information to help identify one cause of low coolant, random misfires, and/or possible overheating on some 2017-2022MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and 2018-2022MY Niro P
TSB_ELE044_R3 Apr 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
TSB_ELE044_R3 Apr 7, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
PS613_R1 Mar 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop pro
TSB_ELE251 Mar 2, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR KIA ACCESS APP MISSING ODOMETER READING (SA493) - This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0 Value software on some 2021-2022MY Niro EV, HEV and
TSB_ELE250 Jan 12, 2022
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS CARPLAY FUNCTION (SA492) - This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless CarPlay function on the models listed
TSB_ELE250 Jan 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS CARPLAY FUNCTION (SA492) - This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless CarPlay function on the models listed
TSB_ELE231_R3 Dec 2, 2021
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
TSB_ELE231_R3 Dec 2, 2021
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
TSB_ELE231_R3 Dec 2, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
TSB_ELE231_R3 Dec 2, 2021
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
TSB_ELE231_R3 Dec 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
TSB_CHA111 Oct 6, 2021
010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi

KIA NIRO PHEV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA NIRO PHEV across all model years (2018, 2025).

9 Total Recalls
96 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

KIA NIRO PHEV - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2022 1 16 View
2021 (current) 1 1
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2019 1 33 View
2018 1 24 View

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