3 recalls across 3 model years. The 2023 Niro EV has the most, with 3 recalls and 15 complaints.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Overall safety rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Niro EV | 1 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2024 Niro EV | 2 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2023 Niro EV | 3 | 15 | Not rated |
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.
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.
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.
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.