Most common 2023 Kia Niro Phev problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Kia Niro Phev complaints by model year
Best Niro Phev years: 2020, 2023. Years to avoid: 2022. Compare all years →
2023 Kia Niro Phev recalls (2)
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 › Instrument cluster/panel
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Kia Niro Phev a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 Niro Phev rates average: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Niro Phev at the same age. It is one of the best Niro Phev years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Kia Niro Phev?
The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Niro Phev have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2023 Kia Niro Phev, the most recent from January 17, 2025 (seats). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Kia Niro Phev?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022. See the full Kia Niro Phev years comparison.
At what mileage do 2023 Kia Niro Phev problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.