Does the 2024 Kia Niro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Kia Niro, 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 2024 Kia Niro?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (3).

How many 2024 Kia Niro complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Kia Niro recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 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.

2024 Kia Niro 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.

Electrical system3
Forward collision avoidance3
Engine2
Power train2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Carry handle, shell, base1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

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

Sep 28, 2026 · Engine · crash reported
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, but the gasoline…

Jul 30, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
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 am submitting this…

Jun 15, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
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 ahead. I was prepared to…

May 18, 2026 · Power train · 140,000 miles · crash reported
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 drove on the opposite…

Mar 3, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
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 driver’s line of sight. This significantly impairs visibility and requires approximately 20–30 minutes of vehicle warming before safe operation is…

Niro model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2021	1	9	1
2022	1	31	5
2023	2	44	8
2024	1	10	3
2025	1	17	2
2026	0	2	1

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

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia Niro have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Kia Niro, 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 2024 Kia Niro?: Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (3).
How many 2024 Kia Niro complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 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 28, 2026.