Does the 2025 Kia Niro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 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 2025 Kia Niro?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2025 Kia Niro complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Kia Niro recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 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.

2025 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.

Unknown or other8
Electrical system3
Suspension3
Engine2
Forward collision avoidance2
Air bags1
Power train1
Seat belts1
Steering1
Tires1

What owners report

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

Sep 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
My car was shifted into drive but when I press accelerate my car went backwards. I’ve reported this to kia numerous times and they refuse to fix it

Aug 14, 2026 · Tires
The vehicle began shaking violently on the Florida Turnpike, and the factory-installed tire completely separated from the factory rim at highway speeds. This was a life-threatening equipment failure on a brand-new vehicle fully covered under Kia’s 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. The vehicle is at the…

Jul 23, 2026 · Suspension
Finally got car back from previous repairs and it was making a loud groaning noise all the time. Took it back to dealership and they said they had to repair the rack and pinion system and the gears were shredded. Employee says they now have another niro with the same problem as my original symptoms when transmission…

Jul 17, 2026 · Unknown or other
Re: Driver Safety Downgrade Stemming from Recent Software Update Complicating Tire Pressure Display Accessibility I am writing as the owner of a 2025 Kia Niro HEV to express my concerns regarding a recent software update that altered how tire pressure information is accessed on the instrument cluster. Prior to the…

Jul 6, 2026 · Suspension
I purchased this vehicle new from the dealer last year. The second time I went to them for an oil change the tires were worn out oddly and needed to be replaced. They said the car needed an alignment that I had to pay for. I purchased replacement tires from another shop and had the alignment paid for at another shop…

Niro model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
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 2025 Kia Niro have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 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 2025 Kia Niro?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2025 Kia Niro complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 17 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 September 10, 2026.