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Kia Niro Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

6 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Kia Niro. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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6
Recall Campaigns
368
Owner Complaints
28
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2 affected model years36 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2023

Affected Model Years

20234R · 59C20222R · 50C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Electrical2 campaigns (33%)
Transmission2 campaigns (33%)
Seat/Restraints1 campaign (17%)
Other1 campaign (17%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Kia Niro

POWER TRAIN
62
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
56
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
50
ENGINE
46
SERVICE BRAKES
26
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
16
STRUCTURE:BODY
15
AIR BAGS
10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8

Based on 368 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 28 injuries reported.

All Kia Niro Recall Campaigns

#23V2980002023 Kia NiroElectrical
Issued: Invalid Date

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 wh…

Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

#25V0240002023 Kia NiroSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

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 …

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…

#24V3580002022 Kia NiroElectrical
Issued: Invalid Date

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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

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. Owner notificati…

#25V4260002022 Kia NiroOther
Issued: Invalid Date

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) numb…

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 reca…

#24V0570002023 Kia NiroTransmission
Issued: Invalid Date

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.

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 …

#24V2710002023 Kia NiroTransmission
Issued: Invalid Date

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.

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 recal…

Recalls by Component

2Electrical Recalls

#23V298000MY 2023

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…

#24V358000MY 2022

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.

Kia Niro Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Kia Niro have?
The Kia Niro has 6 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2022 through 2023.
Is my Niro under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Niro year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Kia Niro has the highest recall campaign count (4 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Niro recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Niro?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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