2024 Kia Niro Phev recalls and problems

The 2024 Kia Niro Phev has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Kia Niro Phev vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Kia Niro Phev recalls

Recall 25V-024: Seats, Electrical System

Reported Jan 17, 2025 · 80,255 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.

Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

2024 Kia Niro Phev problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Visibility/Wiper	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Kia Niro Phev complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 4, 2025

have had a serious issue with my 2025 Kia Niro PHEV. I first reported the problem to the dealer when the car was a few months old and they were of no help. I had an accident as a result of this issue. I was very fortunate that the only result was a completely ruined drivers door. I have had a problem of the car freezing in neutral after starting. It will not turn off or shift. After 5-10 minutes it seems to unfreeze and will allow me to turn it off and start over successfully. This has happened about 6-8 times since I got the car. The dealer was unable to address it since I could not duplicate…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 13,000 miles · reported Aug 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving in slow traffic, the vehicle accelerated unintentionally and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that while reversing, the failure recurred and the rear end of the vehicle crashed into the front end of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. None of the vehicle's occupants sustained injuries. No police report was filed. The contact drove to a nearby safe location, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The insurance company then towed the vehicle to a…

Visibility/Wiper · reported Aug 16, 2025

The shiny black interior located on the center console is highly reflective resulting in sun glare shining into your eyes for a large portion of the day. This causes serious visibility issue while driving and is a safety hazard. I reported this issue to the dealership within two weeks of purchasing my car. I have not had the dealership, independent service center, manufacturer, insurance company, or anyone else inspect this issue, but am agreeable to having this issue inspected upon request. There are no indication lights or alert systems related to this issue. Lastly, this issue is a common…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Kia Niro Phev have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Kia Niro Phev: 25V-024 (seats, electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Kia Niro Phev?

Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (1 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,000 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.