2021 Kia Niro PHEV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#8 most-complained of 8 Niro PHEV years
The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV has just 1 complaint on file and a complaint index of 0, ranking it 8th (best) among the 8 model years with data. It has 1 recall covering the hydraulic clutch actuator.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2021 Kia Niro PHEV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (100%)
What owners report
- Owners report waiting on parts for the hydraulic clutch actuator recall repair, with the fix unavailable for longer than expected.
- One owner described the manufacturer exceeding a reasonable amount of time to complete the Power Train recall (Campaign 23V534000).
2021 Kia Niro PHEV recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V534000Jul 31, 2023Transmission & Powertrain121,411 vehicles
Power train: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.
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 compared with other Niro PHEV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Kia Niro PHEV reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2021 Kia Niro PHEV, giving it a complaint index of 0 and the best rank (8th of 8) among model years with data.
- Does the 2021 Kia Niro PHEV have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (Campaign 23V534000) covers a hydraulic clutch actuator that can leak fluid onto the circuit board, potentially causing an engine compartment fire. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2021 Kia Niro PHEV?
- The only complaint on file falls under Transmission & Powertrain, making up 100% of reported issues for this year.
- How does the 2021 Niro PHEV compare to other years?
- The 2021 model has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 8 years with data, compared to 2019's index of 100 which carries an Avoid verdict.