2023 Kia Niro EV recalls

3 safety recalls, 15 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
15Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2023 Kia Niro EV recall list

Seats recall

25V-024
January 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
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.

Power Train recall

24V-271
April 16, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Power Train recall

24V-057
January 31, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2023 Kia Niro EV owner complaints

15 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System8
Unknown or Other4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service Brakes3
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Seat Belts1
Structure1
Seats1

Recent complaints

June 15, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemVehicle Speed Control

Check electric vehicle system warning light indicator illuminates and car stops driving on highway! A/C and defrost won't work properly and when turned on causes the above warning light and malfunction. Car will not charge at "fast" charging stations and will leave you stranded on highway. I live in [XXX] and the vehicle only does it when humidity is high outside. Issue also causes problems with the 12V battery. SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN CAR SHUTS DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. It is the system ICCU (Integrate Charge Control Unit) that KIA has a limited warranty coverage on and should be reviewed for recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

February 21, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemFuel/Propulsion System

The vehicle is a rental vehicle. It experienced two incidents of sudden loss of propulsion within the first two days of operation. During both events, the vehicle became completely unresponsive to accelerator pedal input and would not move despite being placed in Drive. I attempted to shift the vehicle into Park and then back into Drive, but propulsion was not restored. No warning lights, malfunction indicators, or system messages were displayed before or during the failure. The first incident occurred while exiting a car wash. The vehicle became immobilized in an active traffic lane and would not respond to throttle input, creating an immediate risk of rear-end collision. Vehicles were appr

January 23, 2026Electrical SystemFuel/Propulsion System

I did an OTA update that made the rear view camera work intermittently. It would just flash an image every couple of seconds instead of a live stream. I took it into the dealer, and on the way, it totally gave out in the middle of traffic in a very unsafe way. I was flashed with many warning signs and was not able to get it started again for 5min by just turning it on/off again. I finally got it to the dealer and after 6 weeks they told me that something spilled in the cup holders and fried the backup camera and drivetrain components. I find it extremely off the drivetrain and safety critical components are stored under a cup holder with no protection.

January 21, 2025Seat BeltsStructureSeats

I have had the car since May 2023 and every winter moisture builds up on my windows on the inside of the car and over night it gets frozen from the inside. There is mold growing on the inside of the door panels, the back hatch window and under the seat and on the seat belts.

November 14, 2024Service BrakesCrash

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated when parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and jumped the curb. The contact stated that the vehicle was headed in the direction of the building. The contact noticed that a consumer was exiting the entrance of the building. The contact turned the steering wheel in the opposite direction to avoid hitting the consumer. The contact's vehicle crashed into the side of the building. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front of the vehicle, which included the undercarriage, the battery pack, and both driver's side tires. The vehicle

2023 Kia Niro EV crash test ratings

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2023 Kia Niro EV SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Kia Niro EV: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard.

2023 Kia Niro EV recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Kia Niro EV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Niro EV. The most recent, filed January 17, 2025, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2023 Kia Niro EV problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (8 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2023 Kia Niro EV safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2023 Kia Niro EV.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Kia Niro EV?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.