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Kia Niro EV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 90 owner complaints for the Kia Niro EV, covering model years 2019 to 2025. The 2022 model year drew the most complaints (30), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 90 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (2019–2025)
  • most complaints: 2022 (30 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (35 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V426000 (reported Jun 20, 2025)
  • 9 complaints reporting a crash (10.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (3.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Kia Niro EV complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2022 model year has the most complaints: 30 of 90, or 33.3%. Next come 2020 (19) and 2019 (17). The fewest are for 2025, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Kia Niro EV owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2019–2025Column chart of 90 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 2022 with 30. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2019: 17 complaints1720192020: 19 complaints1920202021: 2 complaints220212022: 30 complaints3020222023: 15 complaints1520232024: 6 complaints620242025: 1 complaint12025
Kia Niro EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Kia Niro EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2019171000
2020191000
202120000
2022304010
2023152010
202461010
202510000
All model years909030

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Kia Niro EV components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 35 complaints (38.9% of all 90), followed by Power Train (19) and Service Brakes (10).

Components named most often in Kia Niro EV complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Kia Niro EV complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System3538.9%
Unknown or Other2932.2%
Power Train1921.1%
Service Brakes1011.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System88.9%
Vehicle Speed Control88.9%
Engine66.7%
Forward Collision Avoidance66.7%
Lane Departure33.3%
Visibility/Wiper33.3%
Air Bags22.2%
Back Over Prevention22.2%
Seat Belts22.2%
Seats22.2%
Wheels22.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Kia Niro EV recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Niro EV, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2020 to 2025. The 2023 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Kia Niro EV recall campaigns covering each model year
2020: 2 campaigns2021: 1 campaign2022: 2 campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: 2 campaigns2025: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V426000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2020–2022

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V024000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring; Seats

    Model years 2023–2025

    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.

    Consequence:
    Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V358000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Shock Protection

    Model year 2022

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V271000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

    Model year 2023

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 24V057000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model years 2023–2024

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V899000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Thermal Management › Fluid/Coolant

    Model year 2020

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.

    Consequence:
    Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Kia Niro EV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Kia Niro EV have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Kia Niro EV, covering model years 2019 to 2025. The most recent, 25V426000, was reported on June 20, 2025 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2023 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Kia Niro EV model year has the most complaints?

The 2022 model year, with 30 of the 90 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 2020 (19) and 2019 (17). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Kia Niro EV complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 35 complaints, or 38.9% of all 90. Power Train (19) and Service Brakes (10) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Kia Niro EV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Kia dealer.

How many Kia Niro EV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 90 complaints, 9 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Kia models

8 models · most complaints first

The Kia models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Kia VIN decoder with every Kia model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Kia Sorento 2003–2026 · 40 recalls · 10,159 complaints
  • Kia Optima 2001–2020 · 22 recalls · 7,499 complaints
  • Kia Soul 2010–2025 · 15 recalls · 5,532 complaints
  • Kia Sportage 1995–2026 · 36 recalls · 4,687 complaints
  • Kia Forte 2009–2024 · 18 recalls · 2,539 complaints
  • Kia Sedona 2002–2021 · 23 recalls · 2,406 complaints
  • Kia Telluride 2020–2027 · 19 recalls · 2,009 complaints
  • Kia Sephia 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 1,687 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.