2025 Kia Niro recalls

1 safety recall, 19 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
19Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Kia Niro 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.

2025 Kia Niro owner complaints

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

Problems by component

Unknown or Other9
Electrical System5
Suspension3
Engine2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Tires1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1
Wheels1

Recent complaints

September 10, 2026Unknown 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

August 14, 2026Tires

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 dealership awaiting repairs. The tire size is 205/60R16

July 23, 2026SuspensionElectrical SystemEngine

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 was replaced twice. Car has consistently had problems with the RPMs being incredibly high at low speeds but the dealership can’t seem to replicate the problem. Car randomly switched over to manual mode after a long drive. Video of problems given to employee and just said he’s going to give them to his field technician. Car has now been at the dealer for over 4 months and was fina

July 17, 2026Unknown 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 update, tire pressures were available through the steering wheel page button, allowing drivers to view this safety-critical information with a single press and a quick glance. After the update, the tire pressure screen was removed from the page sequence and relocated into a deeper Vehicle Information submenu that requires multiple button presses and menu navigation. This change has

July 6, 2026Suspension

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. The dealer refused any responsibility. This vehicle has not been in any accidents and miles driven are highway miles

2025 Kia Niro crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Kia Niro SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Kia Niro: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 11.8%.

2025 Kia Niro recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Kia Niro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Kia Niro. The most recent, filed January 17, 2025, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2025 Kia Niro problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (9 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2025 Kia Niro safe?

The 2025 Kia Niro earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Kia Niro?

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

This page combines NHTSA records for: Niro, Niro Plug-in Hybrid.