Kia Niro EV recalls and problems
6 recalls and 94 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
94
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
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Kia Niro EV by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Niro EV | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Niro EV | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Niro EV | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 Niro EV | 2 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Niro EV | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Niro EV | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Niro EV | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Kia Niro EV problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | |
| Unknown or Other | 29 | |
| Power Train | 21 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | |
| Service Brakes | 9 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
All Kia Niro EV recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-426 | Jun 20, 2025 | 2020–2022 | Back Over Prevention | Kia America, Inc. |
| 25V-024 | Jan 17, 2025 | 2023–2025 | Seats, Electrical System | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V-358 | May 21, 2024 | 2022 | Electrical System | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V-271 | Apr 16, 2024 | 2023 | Power Train | Kia America, Inc. |
| 24V-057 | Jan 31, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Power Train | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V-899 | Dec 6, 2022 | 2020 | Electrical System | Kia America, Inc. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kia Niro EV?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2022 Kia Niro EV has the most reports (32). Check the 2022 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kia Niro EV have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Kia Niro EV model years 2020–2025.
What are the most common Kia Niro EV problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, power train problems most often.