2021 Kia Niro recalls

1 safety recall, 11 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
11Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Kia Niro recall list

Power Train recall

23V-534
July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2021 Kia Niro owner complaints

11 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train5
Unknown or Other2
Engine2
Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility1
Visibility/Wiper1

Recent complaints

April 13, 2026Unknown or Other

I own a 2021 Kia Niro. The rear backup camera intermittently fails to operate. When shifting into reverse, the display screen will either go completely black or the camera will not activate at all. This issue occurs unpredictably and without warning. As a result, I am unable to see behind the vehicle when reversing, which creates a significant safety concern. The lack of rear visibility increases the risk of a collision, especially in areas with pedestrians, children, or low-visibility obstacles. I am aware that similar rearview camera failures have led to recalls for certain Kia Niro EV models; however, my vehicle is not included in those recalls. Despite this, my vehicle is experiencing th

April 10, 2026Power Train

This is a hybrid vehicle. It has Dual clutch transmission. Since I have owned it, intermittently the clutch does not disengage completely. This causes the vehicle to try to pull ahead but my foot is on the brake. The vehicle does not stall. Somehow it figures out it can't pull ahead and somehow fully releases. I have brought it to kia at least 3 times. In each case they tell me they cNt get the car to fail and since there are no codes produced they can't fix it. They even held onto the car several days. I asked them to please replace SOMETHING but the say Kia policy will not allow them to do that. So I am stuck with a car that keeps misbehaving. It is embarrassing because problems occur whil

March 20, 2026Power TrainEngine

EV motor and drive train have a clattering noise, much like a playing card attached to a bicycle clattering against the wheel spokes. it speeds up and slows down with the acceleration of the motor.

July 10, 2024Vehicle Speed ControlCrash1 injury

I was backing out of a tandem parking spot in a private garage and got too close to a pillar, and tried to pull forward into the spot. It felt like the car got snagged on the pillar, but while pulling forward slowly, the gas pedal snapped off and the car accelerated quickly and uncontrollably. I was able to avoid hitting other cars but drove straight into a concrete wall despite immediately braking. I'm relatively uninjured, but if it had happened in a less controlled environment and/or I hadn't reacted as quickly, there could have been serious injuries to myself or others. There was no indication of an issue prior, and the car is currently in storage with my insurance company and will be ap

February 7, 2024Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine

I received important safety recall letter for NHTSA recall # 23V534. the HCA & or Fuse might need to be replaced . I brought the 2021 Nero to my local Kia dealership, Eagle kia ,Riverhead NY on January 18th. The dealership still has the vehicle & claims that a code came up when they did the diagnostics That requires a part that must be secured to complete the fix for the recall. they claim they are awaiting approval from kia corporate & NHTSA to add to the technical bulletin. But their is no timeframe they have or when this additional part will be available. The dealership has the fuses & Harness for the HCA replacement, but needs this additional part. I asked what the # of this part is or n

2021 Kia Niro crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Kia Niro: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 12.1%.

2021 Kia Niro recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Kia Niro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Kia Niro. The most recent, filed July 31, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2021 Kia Niro problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (5 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2021 Kia Niro safe?

The 2021 Kia Niro earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Kia Niro?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Niro.