2025 KIA Niro Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro Phev years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA Niro Phev. That ranks 7th out of 8 Niro Phev model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 Phev 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 KIA Niro Phev recalls (1)
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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.
The first time I drove this car after getting screwed in my contract , I pulled over in a pullout spot to turn around. I went to back up and it would not move. I tried everything to get it to go. There was a ed malfunction warning on the dash panel.between 5 and 10 minutes later it finally backed…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Niro PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seats, Electrical System); however, the dealer inspected the wiring but did not install the wiring covers as described in the recall. The contact stated that the dealer advised her that the…
Other KIA Niro Phev years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Niro Phev | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Niro Phev | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 Niro Phev | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 Niro Phev | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Niro Phev | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Niro Phev | 26 | 1 |
| 2018 Niro Phev | 13 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 KIA Niro Phev?
Owners most often report electrical system, seats, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 KIA Niro Phev?
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 Phev a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Niro Phev model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.