2022 Kia Niro
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
23% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The incident, occurring on [XXX], was first submitted by phone, followed by email to [XXX] on 27 May with incident description and sketch. I was given the Complaint ID no ODI11663050. However, now when I search for that number, nothing shows up!
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-07
Also filed under Engine
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated that the Hybrid Engine alarm activated and illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle for a few hours, and when restarting the vehicle, the alarm was no longer displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-27
Just over 2 weeks after purchase of new Kia Niro the brakes failed completely. The regenerative brake light appeared in red along with the ABS light and several others.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-27
Electrical system
23% · 7 reportsEngine
19% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
2022 Kia Niro EX Premium Hybrid was sold as Kia Certified Pre-Owned on August 12 2026 with an active check engine light present at time of purchase.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Power train
13% · 4 reportsFuel/propulsion system
10% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-12-29Power train23V534000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Kia Niro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V534000 · Power train
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- Is the 2022 Kia Niro reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Kia Niro is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Niro?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Niro 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.