1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Niro EV.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2025 Kia Niro EV recalls
Seats · Electrical system: wiring
NHTSA campaign 25V024000 · reported January 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 80,255 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The risk
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The 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.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Vehicle speed control1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Aug 17, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
I was slowly driving in the parking lot of the Meadowmeer Golf course on […] today, Monday … 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 payment. Before the car…
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Niro EV, the most recent reported on January 17, 2025 (Seats, Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Niro EV?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints).
How many 2025 Kia Niro EV complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 1 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 17, 2026.