2025 Kia Niro Phev
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The first time I drove this car after getting screwed in my contract , I pulled over in a pullout spot to turn around. I went to back up and it would not move. I tried everything to get it to go.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-30
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Niro PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seats, Electrical System); however, the dealer inspected the wiring but did not install the wiring covers as described in the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-10
Also filed under Seats
Seats
1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2025 Kia Niro Phev — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V024000 · Electrical system, seats
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Kia Niro Phev 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 2025 Kia Niro Phev?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Niro Phev have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.