Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | −20% | 2 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 15 | 2.4× | 3 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2022 | 31 | 3.2× | 2 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2020 | 19 | — | 2 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2019 | 19 | — | — | Transmission | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Niro EV year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Kia Niro EV problems
Latest Kia Niro EV recalls
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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."
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.
Seats
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Shock protection
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.
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.
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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.
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 › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Kia Niro EV should you avoid?
2022 and 2023 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Niro EV years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2022.
What is the best year for the Kia Niro EV?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other Niro EV years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Kia Niro EV problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (37), transmission & drivetrain (20) and brakes (10). Electrical complaints peak in the 2022 model year.
How many recalls has the Kia Niro EV had?
6 recalls across 2019–2024. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Kia Niro EV recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.