2024 Kia Niro EV
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-04
Also filed under Seats
I picked up this car on 12/30/2023. On 1/10/2024, I noticed that the power folding side mirrors were folding slower than normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-23
Service brakes
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Seats
1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats.
Safety timeline
2 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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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
2024 Kia Niro EV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V057000 · Power train
- Recall 25V024000 · Electrical system, seats
FAQ
- Is the 2024 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 2024 Kia Niro EV?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Niro EV have?
- 2 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.