The Lemon Index2025 Kia Niro. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 25% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 15% |
| Suspension | 15% |
| Speed control | 10% |
| Engine | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
25V024000 Jan 2025 Seats
Defect. 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.
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.
Manufacturer communications 14
Kia filed 14 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- PARTIAL REPAIR ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised
- Right front body panel sealant application (sa607) - this
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Niro EV SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | FWD | 53 / 45 / 49 | Regular | $1,250 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | FWD | 49 / 47 / 48 | Regular | $1,300 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 126 / 101 / 113 | Electricity | $700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2023–2025 Kia Niro, 8.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 2 | 51K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 43K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 11K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 1 | 10K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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