KIA Niro EV Problems by Year
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the KIA Niro EV, across 7 model years (2019–2025). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (31). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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KIA Niro EV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Niro EV year: 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Niro EV: 31 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Niro EV: 19 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Niro EV: 19 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2025 Niro EV: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2021 Niro EV: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 Niro EV: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA Niro EV problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA Niro EV model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Niro EV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2024 Niro EV | 6 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Niro EV | 15 | 3 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2022 Niro EV | 31 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Niro EV | 2 | 1 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2020 Niro EV | 19 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 Niro EV | 19 | 0 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA Niro EV years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2022 (31) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Niro EV year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA Niro EV?
Electrical System, with 37 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA Niro EV have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.