What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Niro?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by service brakes (7).

How many 2022 Kia Niro complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Kia Niro recalls and problems

1 recall and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Niro.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2022 Kia Niro recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids

NHTSA campaign 23V534000 · reported July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 121,411 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system7
Service brakes7
Engine6
Unknown or other6
Power train4
Air bags3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Exterior lighting2
Vehicle speed control2
Back over prevention1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 7, 2026 · Electrical system
I park the car, lock it and then later on can’t open it. I use the emergency key to enter it but then can’t 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 you’re stuck outside your car and can’t use it to escape…

Aug 25, 2026 · Engine
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 issue and cleared the…

Jul 29, 2026 · Parking brake · 90,000 miles
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 mechanic became aware…

Jul 20, 2026 · Structure · 92,000 miles
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 hand was burned on…

Jun 10, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
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 crash. The airbag…

Niro model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	1	56	4	2
2020	1	39	2	3
2021	1	9	1	0
2022	1	31	5	0
2023	2	44	8	0
2024	1	10	3	0
2025	1	17	2	0

Across all years, the 2017 Niro has the most complaints (82). All Kia Niro years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Kia Niro have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Niro, the most recent reported on July 31, 2023 (Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Niro?: Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by service brakes (7).
How many 2022 Kia Niro complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 7, 2026.