2023 Kia Niro EV
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
9 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing accessory.
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The car continues to not be able to charge at home. My other electric car (different manufacturer polestar) with the same cord charges without issues. The cord only allows 27amps and the car abruptly stops charging over and over.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-23
Service brakes
3 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I had front collision that caused by having difficulty switching my foot from acceleration pedal (gas pedal) to brake pedal, my foot movement from gas pedal to brake pedal has been restricted by friction between my shoe and brake pedal that delayed...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-28
Also filed under Air bags and forward collision avoidance
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-03-28Power train24V057000 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.
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2024-05-17Power train24V271000 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.
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2025-02-27Electrical system, seats25V024000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Kia Niro EV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V057000 · Power train
- Recall 24V271000 · Power train
- Recall 25V024000 · Electrical system, seats
FAQ
- Is the 2023 Kia Niro EV reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Niro EV?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Niro EV have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.