2024 KIA Niro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Niro. That ranks 8th out of 10 Niro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 9,999 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 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 | 3 | 30% | 9,999 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 9,999 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | 9,999 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA Niro 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 have experienced two incidents of sudden, severely reduced propulsion while driving my 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid. The incidents occurred several weeks apart. During both incidents, pressing the accelerator did not produce normal acceleration. The vehicle continued moving with very limited propulsion…
My 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid has experienced multiple issues that I believe should be documented. The vehicle previously displayed an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning. It was taken to an authorized Kia dealership for diagnosis and repair. Although repairs were performed for the EPB-related issue…
I was travelling on a road today and was in the right hand lane with adaptive cruise control on. I then switched lanes to the left hand lane (it's only 2 lanes) and the adaptive cruise control was still on. I noticed the car travelling faster than it should be for there being a stopped vehicle…
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Niro Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a stop light the warning message "transmission overheating" had displayed and the vehicle did not drive forward. The contact attempted to push the vehicle offer the road when suddenly the vehicle accelerated forward and…
The interior surface of the windshield freezes during cold weather operation, beginning at the edges of the windshield and progressing toward the center directly into the driverâs line of sight. This significantly impairs visibility and requires approximately 20â30 minutes of vehicle warming…
Other KIA Niro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Niro | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Niro | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 Niro | 44 | 2 |
| 2022 Niro | 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 2024 KIA Niro?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Niro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 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 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.