2020 Kia Niro Service and Repair Manual
Kia sold the 2020 Niro in two distinct powertrains, a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, and their service data is not interchangeable. This factory service and repair manual is built to the 2020 model year as Kia documented it, matched down to engine and trim, so the specifications and sequences you work from are the ones published for this exact vehicle instead of approximations pulled from a nearby year.
Engines covered
- 1.6L inline-four full hybrid (96 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 1.6L inline-four plug-in hybrid (96 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- EX
- EX Premium
- L
- LX
- LXS
- Plug-In Hybrid EX
- Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
- Plug-In Hybrid LXS
- Plug-In Hybrid SX Touring
- SX Touring
- Touring
- Touring Special Edition
Known issues on the 2020 Niro. One recall is on federal record for this model year, filed under power train, automatic transmission, internal clutches/bands and actuators: fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator. A fire increases the risk of injury. The campaign covers certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Owners have filed 43 complaints for the year and Kia has issued 67 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind those systems are here.
From diagnosing a hybrid-system fault to inspecting the clutch actuator flagged in that recall or keeping to a routine service interval, this manual holds you to Kia's own procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2020 Niro.
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.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: BMS BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2603) - This bulletin provides information regarding a Battery Management System (BMS) software update for certain 20202022MY Niro (DE EV)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software
PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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 provid
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) - This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles listed on page 3 that are equipped with Kia Connect Services. The
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE DEALER MODE FACTORY RESET - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform the Dealer Mode Factory Reset on multiple 2020-2021MY vehicles (listed on page 5) equipped with AVN 5.0 Wide head units. Th
Showing the 8 most recent of 67 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
