2025 KIA Niro EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro EV years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA Niro EV. That ranks 7th out of 7 Niro EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 KIA Niro EV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats; electrical system:wiring
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was slowly driving in the parking lot of the Meadowmeer Golf course on [XXX] today, Monday XXX at about 11:30AM. As I began the turn to pull into a parking space, at about 5 miles an hour, the car rapidly and unexpectedly accelerated. I immediately slammed on the brakes, leaving skid marks on the…
Other KIA Niro EV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Niro EV | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 Niro EV | 15 | 3 |
| 2022 Niro EV | 31 | 2 |
| 2021 Niro EV | 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 2025 KIA Niro EV?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.