2022 KIA Niro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 KIA Niro. That ranks 6th out of 10 Niro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 23%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 31owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 KIA Niro 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 | 7 | 23% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 KIA Niro recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
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.
I park the car, lock it and then later on canât open it. I use the emergency key to enter it but then canât start it even with a new battery in the key fob. It happened twice. It is an issue that needs to be fixed as soon as possible because in case of emergency youâre stuck outside your car…
2022 Kia Niro EX Premium Hybrid was sold as Kia Certified Pre-Owned on August 12 2026 with an active check engine light present at time of purchase. Dealer Calavan Kia West in Lithia Springs GA represented the vehicle as passing a 165-point CPO inspection. Dealer attributed the light to a gas cap…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the brake pads and rotors were replaced. While replacing the brake pads and rotors, the…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated that a hardwired kill switch was installed in the vehicle, and the switch overheated to the point that the vehicle was unable to operate. An investigation was conducted by the contact, who touched a big box underneath the dashboard. The contact's…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop at 5 MPH, the vehicle was T-boned on the passenger's side by a Jeep Grand Cherokee driving at high speed. Due to the impact, the contact's head struck the dashboard. The other vehicle fled the scene of the…
Other KIA Niro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Niro | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Niro | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 Niro | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 Niro | 44 | 2 |
| 2022 | 31 | 1 |
| 2021 Niro | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 Niro | 39 | 1 |
| 2019 Niro | 56 | 1 |
| 2018 Niro | 60 | 3 |
| 2017 Niro | 82 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KIA Niro?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 KIA Niro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 KIA Niro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Niro model years, the 2022 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.