Kia Niro EV recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 92 owner complaints for the Kia Niro EV (model years 2019–2025). The most reported problem area is electrical system (38 complaints), followed by power train (21 complaints). The 2023 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 32 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Niro EV model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 38 | 5 of 7 | |
| Power train | 21 | 4 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 4 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 9 | 5 of 7 | |
| Engine | 8 | 2 of 7 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V426000 | Jun 20, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020, 2022 | 11,327 |
| 25V024000 | Jan 17, 2025 | Seats | 2023–2025 | 80,255 |
| 24V358000 | May 21, 2024 | Electrical system: propulsion system, shock protection | 2022 | 2,209 |
| 24V271000 | Apr 16, 2024 | Power train: driveline, differential unit | 2023 | 8 |
| 24V057000 | Jan 31, 2024 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2023–2024 | 1,243 |
| 22V899000 | Dec 6, 2022 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, thermal management, fluid/coolant | 2020 | 872 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 9 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 5 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.