2021 KIA Niro EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro EV years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 KIA Niro EV. That ranks 6th out of 7 Niro EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 KIA Niro EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 KIA Niro EV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The rear brake rotors on the vehicle are pitted, as confirmed by a local repair shop. The "incident" is ongoing. Kia refuses to repair or replace them under warranty (25,500 miles on the car), claiming they are wear item. However, pitting is not wear, in fact quite the opposite. My analysis (30+…
I'm a new Niro Ev driver. The VESS noise when reversing the vehicle is very loud. It is too loud, I live in close proximity to neighbors and have to get up early for work and the sound is a major nuisance, I would not want a neighbor that has this car . I understand VESS in place for safety but the…
Other KIA Niro EV years
← 2020 Niro EV · 2022 Niro EV →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Niro EV | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Niro EV | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 Niro EV | 15 | 3 |
| 2022 Niro EV | 31 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Niro EV | 19 | 2 |
| 2019 Niro EV | 19 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 KIA Niro EV?
Owners most often report back over prevention, service brakes problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 KIA Niro EV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 KIA Niro EV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Niro EV model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.